The patient is ordered to have large-volume gastric lavage.The nurse will most likely need to
A) insert a small-bore nasogastric tube.
B) use 2 to 4 liters of room-temperature normal saline.
C) remove the nasogastric tube before lavage is started.
D) insert a large-bore nasogastric tube.

Question

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Large-volume gastric lavage before endoscopy for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is safe and provides better visualization of the gastric fundus.A large-bore nasogastric tube is inserted and is connected to suction.If lavage is ordered,1 to 2 liters of room-temperature normal saline is instilled via nasogastric tube and is then gently removed by intermittent suction or gravity until the secretions are clear.After lavage,the nasogastric tube may be left in or removed.

The Patient Is Ordered to Have Large-Volume Gastric Lavage