Question

a nurse is preparing to remove an ng tube for a client who had a partial colectomy. which of the following actions should the nurse take? maintain suction while removing the ng tube. instill 100 ml of air into the ng tube before removal. pinch the ng tube while removing the tube. instruct the client to breathe in and out during the removal of the ng tube.

Explanation:

When removing a nasogastric (NG) tube, pinching the tube prevents secretions from flowing back into the nasopharynx. Maintaining suction can cause trauma. Instilling air is not standard for removal. Instructing the client to hold their breath, not breathe in - out, is preferred to avoid aspiration.

Answer:

C. Pinch the NG tube while removing the tube.