Question

There is an order to remove the client's nasogastric tube (ngt). what action is the safest when the tube is being removed?

Answer 1

When removing the nasogastric tube the nurse or the administering nurse should tell the patient that he or she should take a deep breath when I tell you, and hold it while I remove the tube." And then the nurse should be checking for the presence of bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants.