1.Patient is admitted with a small bowel obstruction and has ordersfor NG tube to be inserted for gastric decompression. Ordersinclude: Insert NG tube to low intermittent suction, strictI&O, Diet: NPO except for 30 ml of ice chips q4 hours. What are2 PRIORITY nursing assessments related to placement or maintenanceof the NG tube?
2. Patient is admitted in the hospital after suffering astroke, including dsyphasia. The patient needs a NG tube placed forintermittent enteral feedings. What are 2 potential patientproblems related to safety to comsider prior to initiating feedingsthrough it?
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