The health care provider orders insertion of a 20-gauge orogastric tube for a patient experiencing massive hematemesis. As the nurse inserts the tube, resistance is met in advancing the tube. The appropriate action by the nurse is to

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No tube should be advanced against resistance because of the risk for mucosal damage or perforation of the esophagus. Hyperextension of the neck will increase the likelihood of insertion into the trachea. Because the tube may be in the trachea, injection of lubricant may cause aspiration. Withdrawal and reinsertion of the tube will increase the risk for mucosal damage or perforation.

The Health Care Provider Orders Insertion of a 20-Gauge Orogastric