What is the appropriate nursing action before administering medication through an NG tube?
QUESTION
Which routine nursing measure helps prevent nasal mucosa breakdown with an NG tube?
QUESTION
What is the correct action if an NG tube is not draining while ordered to low intermittent suction?
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ANSWER
Assess for kinks/occlusion and irrigate only if ordered per policy. Kinks or occlusions impede drainage; irrigation requires orders to avoid risks like perforation or infection.