Posted: October 19th, 2017
A client with a bowel resection and anastomosis returns to his room with an NG tube attached to intermittent suction. Which of the following observations indicates that the nasogastric suction is working properly?
A. The client’s abdomen is soft.
B. The client is able to swallow.
C. The client has active bowel sounds.
D. The client’s abdominal dressing is dry and intact.
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