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The provider order reads 'Aspirate nasogastric (NG) feeding tube every 4 hours and check pH of aspirate.' The pH of the aspirate is 10. Which action should the nurse take?

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Rationale: Hold the tube feeding and notify the provider. A pH of less than 4 indicates that the tube is appropriately placed in the stomach, a highly acidic environment. A pH higher than 4 (alkaline pH) indicates intestinal placement.

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