The nurse prepares to insert a small-bore feeding tube into a patient.Which step of the procedure does the nurse expect during the insertion?

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The nurse anticipates advancing the tube by 20 to 25 cm (7.9 to 9.8 inches)into the patient's gastrointestinal tract to position it in the correct location for feeding.The nurse expects the feeding tube to descend into the esophagus in a straight line along the posterior oropharynx.It is expected that the patient will swallow without difficulty to facilitate tube passage through the esophagus.The patient is expected to mouth breathe and maintain adequate oxygenation during the feeding tube insertion.

The Nurse Prepares to Insert a Small-Bore Feeding Tube into a Patient.Which