What is an appropriate technique for measuring the length of the tube for NG insertion?
A) Measure from the nose to the ear to the patient's navel
B) Measure from the nose to the middle of the sternum
C) Measure and mark a point 30 inches from the end
D) Mark 50-cm point on the tube, measure in the traditional way, and insert halfway between the two spots
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