A registered dietitian is assisting with the placement of a nasogastric tube in a patient. The patient has just received a dose of metoclopramide (Reglan). What is the next appropriate step in the process?

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The next appropriate step would be to measure for gastric placement. Metoclopramide is a prokinetic medication used to increase gastric motility and aid in the passage of the nasogastric tube, so it is important to confirm proper placement before advancing the tube further. Obtaining an abdominal radiograph is typically done after initial placement to confirm proper positioning. Removing the stylet from the tube and taping the tube to the patient's nose are also steps in the process but would come after measuring for gastric placement.

A Registered Dietitian Is Assisting with the Placement of a Nasogastric