The nurse prepares to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient.Which explanation does the nurse give to the patient to explain the use of the NG tube?
A) An NG tube eases distention and nausea.
B) The tube can sample gastric secretions.
C) It causes peristalsis to return more quickly.
D) It prevents vomiting from ever occurring.
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