A patient has just had a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted and the nurse is waiting for verification of placement of the tube prior to starting tube feedings. Which is the best method of verification the nurse should use for determining new NG tube placement?
a) Observing gastric aspirate
b) Gastric aspirate pH testing
c) Air auscultation
d) X-ray confirmation
Answer: d) X-ray confirmation
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