Multiple Choice
After inserting a nasogastric feeding tube, what would be the nurse's priority action prior to starting the first tube feeding?
A) Auscultate bowel sounds over the abdomen.
B) Aspirate gastric contents and obtain a pH reading.
C) Obtain radiographic verification (x-ray) .
D) Mix the feeding with water for the first feeding only.
Correct Answer:
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