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A Patient Returns from Surgery with a Nasogastric Tube and Intermittent

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A patient returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube and intermittent gastric suction to provide abdominal decompression.Which of the following are correct nursing activities for managing the equipment and drainage? Select all that apply.


A) Wear nonsterile procedure gloves when emptying the drainage container.
B) When irrigating the nasogastric tube, use sterile water.
C) Wear sterile gloves when irrigating the nasogastric tube.
D) Apply water-soluble lubricant if the patient's lips are dry.

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