The most common type of nasogastric tube used for stomach decompression is the
A) Swan-Ganz catheter.
B) double-lumen valvular Clevis tube.
C) peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC).
D) single-lumen Levin tube.

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The most common type of nasogastric tube used for stomach decompression is the single-lumen Levin tube. Swan-Ganz catheters are used for monitoring cardiac output and pulmonary artery pressures. Double-lumen valvular Clevis tubes are used for high-dose radiation therapy or implanted chemotherapy. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are used for long-term intravenous access.

The Most Common Type of Nasogastric Tube Used for Stomach