The Nurse Performs Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion Using a Large-Bore

The nurse performs nasogastric (NG) tube insertion using a large-bore NG tube on a hospitalized client with a gastrointestinal bleed.  During insertion, after the tube passes the nasopharynx, the client begins to cough and gag.  Which action should the nurse take first?

A) Ask the client to take several small sips of water
B) Continue to slowly advance the tube until placement is reached
C) Gently remove the tube and reinsert in the other naris if possible
D) Pull back on the tube slightly and then pause to give the client time to breathe

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