An emergency department nurse admits an adult patient for a drug overdose. The physician writes an order for the nurse to instill charcoal through a nasogastric (NG) tube. When selecting the NG tube, the nurse should choose a size

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For administering charcoal through a nasogastric (NG) tube, a larger bore tube such as 16 French is preferred to prevent clogging and ensure that the charcoal can be administered effectively.

An Emergency Department Nurse Admits an Adult Patient for a Drug