A physician orders the removal of the client's nasogastric tube. The nurse would instruct the client to do which of the following during tube removal?
A)Ask the client to take a deep breath and exhale through pursed lips.
B)Instruct the client to bear down.
C)Instruct the client to take and hold a deep breath.
D)Ask the client to relax and take normal breaths.

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The client should be instructed to take and hold a deep breath to close the epiglottis, obstructing the airway. This allows easier removal of the tube. The other options are inappropriate.

A Physician Orders the Removal of the Client's Nasogastric Tube