Question

a nurse is preparing to measure a nasogastric tube for insertion. the nurse recalls that the clients xiphoid process should be used as the last place of measurement. which of the following landmarks should the nurse measure before the xiphoid process? measure from the bottom of the ear. measure from the tip of the chin. measure from the bottom of the jaw line. measure from the tip of the nose to the earlobe.

Explanation:

When measuring a nasogastric tube for insertion, the standard method is to measure from the tip of the nose to the earlobe and then to the xiphoid process. This helps estimate the correct length of the tube to reach the stomach.

Answer:

Measure from the tip of the nose to the earlobe.