A nurse is caring for a patient who has a nasogastric (NG) tube to suction. When caring for this patient, the nurse should do which of the following?
A) Assess the tube once per shift for patency.
B) Irrigate the clogged tube according to facility policy.
C) Position the tube so that it puts pressure on the naris.
D) Provide infrequent mouth care and lip moisturizer.
E) Assess color, amount, and consistency of gastric drainage.
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