When preparing to insert a nasogastric tube, the nurse determines the length of the tube to be inserted. The nurse nurse places the distal tip of the tube at which location?

When preparing to insert a nasogastric tube, the nurse determines the length of the tube to be inserted. The nurse nurse places the distal tip of the tube at which location? 


a) Base of the neck
b) Tip of patient's nose
c) Tragus of the ear
d) Tip of the xiphoid process


Answer: b) Tip of patient's nose 


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