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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Salem-Sump

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The nurse is caring for a client with a Salem-sump double-lumen nasogastric (NG) tube to suction. The client complains of nausea and has mild abdominal distention. What is the nurse's priority action?


A) Administer an antiemetic.
B) Replace the nasogastric tube.
C) Check placement of the NG tube.
D) Irrigate the NG tube.

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