The nurse is preparing to insert a patients ordered NG tube. What factor should the nurse recognize as a risk for incorrect placement?
A) The patient is obese and has a short neck.
B) The patient is agitated.
C) The patient has a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) .
D) The patient is being treated for pneumonia.
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