ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS UPDATED 2023
ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS UPDATED 2023 ( 41 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an NG tube in place for gastric decompression. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
This is not the correct answer because greenish-yellow drainage is a normal color for gastric secretions and does not indicate a problem.
This is not the correct answer because a report of hunger is common for a client with an NG tube and does not require intervention.
This is the correct answer because gastric contents in the air vent mean that the NG tube is clogged or kinked and needs to be flushed or replaced. This is the correct answer because it indicates that the NG tube is not functioning properly and could cause aspiration or infection. The other findings are expected or normal for a client with an NG tube.
This is not the correct answer because abdominal distention is a common reason for placing an NG tube and should improve with gastric decompression.
Choice A reason: This is not the correct answer because greenish-yellow drainage is a normal color for gastric secretions and does not indicate a problem.
Choice B reason: This is not the correct answer because a report of hunger is common for a client with an NG tube and does not require intervention.
Choice C reason: This is the correct answer because gastric contents in the air vent mean that the NG tube is clogged or kinked and needs to be flushed or replaced. This is the correct answer because it indicates that the NG tube is not functioning properly and could cause aspiration or infection. The other findings are expected or normal for a client with an NG tube.
Choice D reason: This is not the correct answer because abdominal distention is a common reason for placing an NG tube and should improve with gastric decompression.