![]() Continue directing the tube until it reaches the location marked by the tape. An alert patient should place the chin on the chest to aid the tube’s passage. If the patient is not able to mimic the swallowing action, ask the patient to sip water. Ask the patient to swallow once the tube enters the pharynx. ![]() Use the nostril with the largest opening to insert the NG tube down the back of the nostril to the nasopharynx. Use a water-soluble lubricant to lubricate the NG tube’s first six inches.An alert patient may need to blow the nose to clear the opening. Inspect the patient’s nostrils for obstructions.After adding the two measurements together, use a piece of tape to mark the total distance on the tube.Using the NG tube, measure the length from the earlobe to xiphoid process and from the nose to the earlobe to determine the length that the NG tube must be.To minimize the possibility of aspirated gastric content from coming in contact with the patient, place a towel or protective pad over the chest of the patient.The nurse should now position an unconscious patient in a lying position on the left side of the body, and position a patient who is awake in a sitting position.Explain the procedure to the patient and answer any of their questions before moving forward with the procedure.Gather the following materials: suction, non-allergic tape, NG tube (rubber or plastic), towel or protective pad, water-soluble lubricant, rubber band, 60cc irrigating syringe, gloves, stethoscope, curved basin, and safety pin. ![]()
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