A nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube ordered for a patientto monitor bleeding in his GI tract. When the tube is beingpassed through the pharynx, the patient begins to cough andshow signs of respiratory distress. What would be the priorityaction of the nurse upon this assessment?a. Keep the tube in place and notify the primary care providerimmediately.b. Stop advancing the tube and pull it back into the nasalarea.c. Ask the patient if he wants the nurse to stop the procedure.d. Call for help to perform CPR.

A nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube ordered for a patientto monitor bleeding in his GI tract. When the tube is beingpassed through the pharynx, the patient begins to cough andshow signs of respiratory distress. What would be the priorityaction of the nurse upon this assessment?a. Keep the tube in place and notify the primary care providerimmediately.b. Stop advancing the tube and pull it back into the nasalarea.c. Ask the patient if he wants the nurse to stop the procedure.d. Call for help to perform CPR.

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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Chapter4: Radiologic Assessment

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