A patient with multiple facial and nasal injuries needs a nasogastric tube placed. Which method should the nurse use to place this tube?

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In a patient with multiple facial and nasal injuries, the nasogastric tube should be placed through the unobstructed nare to avoid further trauma to the nasal passages. If both nares are blocked, the healthcare provider may need to consider alternative methods of administering enteral nutrition. Placing the tube through the mouth may be difficult due to facial injuries and edema. Waiting for edema to subside may delay necessary nutritional support for the patient.

A Patient with Multiple Facial and Nasal Injuries Needs a Nasogastric