A nurse is inserting a small-bore feeding tube. What action by the nurse is best?

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Once the tube reaches the nasopharynx, the nurse has the client flex the neck downward. This angle will close the epiglottis, facilitate passage of the tube through the oropharynx and esophagus, and prevent insertion into the airway. Petroleum-based products are not used for lubrication because if they are aspirated, they can cause damage to the respiratory system. The tube is not angled upward. If a stylet is used, the nurse removes it gently after the tube is in place.

A Nurse Is Inserting a Small-Bore Feeding Tube