In caring for a patient with gastric bleeding who has a nasogastric tube in place,the nurse should include in the plan of care to ensure that the NG tube is:

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Keeping the nasogastric (NG) tube patent with irrigation is essential in managing a patient with gastric bleeding. This helps to ensure that the tube remains open and functional for the removal of gastric contents and prevents blockage, which could lead to complications. Clamping the tube, repositioning it frequently to the opposite nostril, and changing it every 72 hours are not standard practices for managing gastric bleeding with an NG tube.

In Caring for a Patient with Gastric Bleeding Who Has