A client 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. When irrigating the nasogastric tube, use sterile water b. Document the consistency and amount of drainage c. Wear sterile gloves when irrigating the nasogastric tube d. Wear nonsterile gloves when emptying the drainage container e. Apply water-soluble lubricant if the client’s lips are dry

A client 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. When irrigating the nasogastric tube, use sterile water b. Document the consistency and amount of drainage c. Wear sterile gloves when irrigating the nasogastric tube d. Wear nonsterile gloves when emptying the drainage container e. Apply water-soluble lubricant if the client’s lips are dry

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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ISBN:9781285244662

Author:White

Publisher:White

Chapter20: Emergency Airway Management

Section: Chapter Questions

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