The nurse is preparing to initiate a tube feeding through a patient's nasogastric (NG)tube.Prior to initiating this feeding what should the nurse use to irrigate the tube?

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Normal saline is used for NG tube irrigation to prevent loss of electrolytes.A.Sterile water could cause an electrolyte imbalance in the patient.C.D.Cranberry juice and carbonated water are not appropriate fluids to flush a nasogastric tube.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Initiate a Tube Feeding Through