The nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube and the patient begins coughing and is unable to speak. What does the nurse suspect has occurred?
a) The nurse has inadvertently inserted the tube into the trachea.
b) The nurse has inserted a tube that is too large for the patient.
c) This is a normal occurrence and the tube should be left in place.
d) The tube is most likely defective and should be immediately removed.
Answer: a) The nurse has inadvertently inserted the tube into the trachea.
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