The nurse is inserting a nasoenteric tube for a patient with a paralytic ileus. How long does the nurse anticipate the tube will be required? (Select all that apply.)
a) Until bowel sound is present
b) Until the tube comes out on its own
c) Until the patient stops vomiting
d) Until peristalsis is resumed
e) Until flatus is passed
Answer:
a) Until bowel sound is present
e) Until flatus is passed
d) Until peristalsis is resumed
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