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A Complication of Nasogastric Tube Insertion for Decompression of Gastric

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A complication of nasogastric tube insertion for decompression of gastric contents is "silent aspiration." This complication involves the accumulation of gastric contents over a period of time. The nurse should watch out for which one of the following manifestations of silent aspiration?


A) Sudden shortness of breath
B) Sudden hypotension and tachycardia
C) Restlessness and irritability
D) Sudden change in mental status

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