Which of the following is the gold standard for assessing placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube for the patient receiving feedings?
a) Use of capnographic device
b) pH testing
c) Visual assessment of aspiration
d) X-ray
Answer: d) X-ray
Which of the following is the gold standard for assessing placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube for the patient receiving feedings?
a) Use of capnographic device
b) pH testing
c) Visual assessment of aspiration
d) X-ray
Answer: d) X-ray
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