The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Levin

The nurse is caring for a client with a Levin GI suction tube. Which nursing care guideline is recommended for this type of tube?

A) Irrigate tube frequently with small amounts of saline or air to keep it patent.
B) Clear the air port with air to keep it open and keep the distal tip from the wall of the stomach.
C) Provide nasotracheal suctioning because swallowing is impossible.
D) Use a humidifier to keep the skin and secretions moist.