The nurse is caring for four patients.Which patient's assessment information supports the nurse's decision to remove the nasogastric (NG) tube after the health care provider writes the order?

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The patient with incisional pain after gastric surgery likely had the NG tube placed to decompress the stomach post-operatively. Once bowel function returns, indicated by the presence of bowel sounds and passing gas, the NG tube can be removed as per the health care provider's order.

The Nurse Is Caring for Four Patients