The nurse is checking the client's nasogastric tube for placement prior to administering the client's first tube feeding.Which is the most accurate means of assessing placement?

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Obtaining an x-ray is the most accurate means of assessing nasogastric tube placement. Checking the pH or infusing air and auscultating can provide some indication of placement but are not as reliable as an x-ray. Checking for residual only confirms that the tube is still in place but does not guarantee correct placement in the stomach instead of the lungs.

The Nurse Is Checking the Client's Nasogastric Tube for Placement