The Nurse Needs to Verify Feeding Tube Placement Using the Gastrointestinal

The nurse needs to verify feeding tube placement using the gastrointestinal (GI) pH measurement test.The NG tube placement was confirmed via x-ray 6 hours ago.After several attempts,the nurse is unable to aspirate GI fluid from the tube.The tube is secure and the external marking of the tube are in the original place.The patient appears to be tolerating the tube feedings and is not experiencing any distress.What should the nurse do?

A) Contact the health care professional to order another x-ray for placement verification.
B) Instill 60 mL of air to check the placement with a stethoscope.
C) Increase the amount of water given to the patient to prevent GI distress.
D) Assume the tube is in the correct place.

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