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A nurse has inserted a nasogastric tube and is planning to confirm placement of the tube prior to starting enteral feedings. What is the most accurate method for confirming placement?
1. Obtaining a radiological x-ray of the abdomen
2. Checking gastric aspirate for a pH of less than 7
3. Instilling 30 mL of air while listening with a stethoscope when placed over the fundus of the stomach
4. Determining the presence of carbon dioxide
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Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing

Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing


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This website is awesome, the rationale you provided makes sense

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