The doctor writes an order for the insertion of a nasogastric tube in a client you are caring for. You have never inserted a nasogastric tube before. What is your best course of action at this point?
A)Go to the policy and procedure manual, read up on the procedure and then go ahead and attempt the nasogastric tube insertion.
B)Ask the education coordinator (if available) or supervisor to walk you through the insertion process.
C)Leave the procedure for the nurse coming on the next shift.
D)Ask another nurse to do the procedure for you.

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Every nurse has the responsibility to know the limits of his or her own knowledge base. They must also seek out learning opportunities and assistance to learn things that are expected as part of duties.

The Doctor Writes an Order for the Insertion of a Nasogastric