The nurse needs to verify feeding tube placement using the gastrointestinal (GI)pH measurement test.The NG tube placement was confirmed via x-ray 6 hours ago.After several attempts,the nurse is unable to aspirate GI fluid from the tube.The tube is secure and the external marking of the tube are in the original place.The patient appears to be tolerating the tube feedings and is not experiencing any distress.What should the nurse do?

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If,after repeated attempts,it is not possible to aspirate fluid from a tube that was originally established by x-ray examination to be in desired position,and (a)there are no risk factors for tube dislocation,(b)there is no change in the external marked tube length,and (c)patient is not experiencing difficulty,assume the tube is correctly placed.Another x-ray is not needed.Flushing the tube with 30 ml,not 60,of air is to help obtain the aspirate,not to check placement.Checking for placement with air is an outdated process.Increasing the water will not check placement.

The Nurse Needs to Verify Feeding Tube Placement Using the Gastrointestinal