A patient returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube and intermittent gastric suction to provide abdominal decompression.Which of the following are correct nursing activities for managing the equipment and drainage? Select all that apply.

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Nonsterile procedure gloves are to protect the nurse and other patients against microorganisms that might be present in body fluids; wearing them is in observance of standard precautions.For patients with an NG tube,frequent oral care,including water-soluble lubricant for dry lips,is important.Sterile gloves are not needed for irrigating the NG tube because the nasal passages,esophagus,and stomach are not sterile.Sterile normal saline and a sterile syringe are used for irrigation,however.Sterile water is not used; saline compensates for electrolytes lost through NG drainage.

A Patient Returns from Surgery with a Nasogastric Tube and Intermittent