The nurse prepares to insert a nasointestinal tube into a patient.Which does the nurse implement for proper tube placement?
A) Measures from the nose to the earlobe to the xiphoid process.
B) Removes the guidewire after verifying placement.
C) Places the patient on the left side until verifying placement.
D) Anchors the tube with tape after insertion.
Correct Answer:
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