When determining the length of the nasogastric tube for insertion, the nurse should measure the distance from the tip of the clients nose to the earlobe and from the earlobe to the

A nurse is caring for a client who requires an NG tube. After inserting the tube, the nurse tests the pH of the client's aspirate. Which of the following pH levels should the nurse identify as an indication of correct placement of the tube?

A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is preoperative for an ileostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A nurse is assisting with evaluating a newly licensed nurse drain an ileostomy bag for a client. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?

A nurse is caring for a client who came to the emergency department with abdominal distention and is now on the medical-surgical unit with an NG tube in place to low gastric suction. The client reports anxiety, discomfort, and a feeling of bloating. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a body mass index (BMI) of 27. The nurse should place the client in which of the following BMI categories?

A nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the charge nurse as an indicator of dehydration?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about foods and beverages that can cause diarrhea. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

A charge nurse observes a nurse administer intermittent tube feedings via an NG tube to a client. Which of the following actions should prompt the charge nurse to intervene?

A nurse collecting data from a client who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is preparing to administer a soapsuds enema to an adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?