Nasogastric Tube Insertion Flashcards
1
Q
def
A
a tube inserted into the stomach through the nose
2
Q
indications
A
1 diagnostic -evaluate upper GI bleeding -aspiration of gastric fluid 2 therapeutic -feeding -adminstration of medication -gastric decompression -relief of symptoms + bowel rest in SBO
3
Q
complications
A
1 aspiration
2 tissue trauma
3 abdominal pain
4 D+V
