The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube in a patient. Which step in the process indicates a need for further education?
A) The nurse lubricates 4 inches of the tube prior to insertion.
B) The nurse marks the length of the tube with a marker for insertion.
C) The nurse measures the length of tube needed using the nose-earlobe-xiphoid process.
D) The nurse applies clean gloves for the procedure.
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