If a patient requires an intestinal feeding and gastric decompression, the nurse understands that the appropriate feeding tube is:

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A double-lumen tube would allow for both intestinal feeding and gastric decompression. The two lumens would allow for separate functions; one for feeding and the other for decompression. A single-lumen tube would not allow for gastric decompression while feeding, and an 8 or 12 French tube may not be appropriate depending on the patient's specific needs.

If a Patient Requires an Intestinal Feeding and Gastric Decompression