The nursing assistive personnel (NAP) informs the nurse that the patient with a nasogastric tube has a reddened area on the naris.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Remove the tube and assess the patient for nausea and distention.
B) Instruct the NAP to clean off the holding device and apply a new one.
C) Assess the patient's skin condition and reposition the tube at the naris.
D) Request a consultation by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse.
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