A nurse is caring for a patient with an increased risk for aspiration due to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The nurse identifies that the correct type of nasointestinal (NI) tube for this patient would be a

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The Dobbhoff tube is the most appropriate choice for a patient with increased risk for aspiration due to GERD as it can be inserted beyond the stomach and into the small intestine, reducing the risk of reflux and aspiration. French and Levin tubes are used for gastric decompression and aspiration, while Salem sump tubes are used for gastric suctioning and decompression.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Increased