The patient with acute cholithiasis has an order for an NG tube insertion. The patient asks, "Why do I need to have a tube placed from my nose to my stomach?" The nurse's best answer is which of the following?

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The insertion of an NG tube is typically done to keep the patient's stomach empty, allowing the gallbladder to rest and hopefully reducing pain. It is not related to the patient's ability or inability to follow a prescribed diet or exercise plan, nor is it about sucking bile out through the nose. While early insertion of an NG tube may be beneficial in some cases, preventing pancreatitis is not the primary reason for this intervention in patients with acute cholithiasis.

The Patient with Acute Cholithiasis Has an Order for an NG