As a nurse inserts a nasogastric (NG) tube, a patient gags and coughs continually and does not appear able to stop. The nurse should
A) Tape the tube to the patient's naris.
B) Continue to insert the tube quickly.
C) Immediately remove the tube completely.
D) Use a flashlight and tongue blade to view the posterior pharynx.
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