The nurse prepares to insert a patient's nasogastric tube (NGT) for tube feedings.Which patient assessment requires the nurse to collaborate with the patient's health care provider before initiating the feeding?

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Absent bowel sounds may indicate a lack of gastrointestinal motility, which could lead to complications if tube feeding is initiated. The nurse should collaborate with the healthcare provider to assess the situation further before proceeding.

The Nurse Prepares to Insert a Patient's Nasogastric Tube (NGT)