When Developing a Plan of Care for a Patient Requiring

When developing a plan of care for a patient requiring a nasogastric (NG) tube,the nurse recognizes that it is essential to implement which technique in measuring the length of the tube?

A) Measure from the nose to the earlobe to the patient's navel.
B) Measure from the nose to the earlobe to the patient's xiphoid process of sternum.
C) Measure and mark a point 76 cm (30 inches) from the end.
D) Measure from the nose to the patient's navel.