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Following a subtotal gastrectomy, a client has a nasogastric (NG) tube connected to low suction. The nurse should:
1. irrigate the tube with 30 mL of sterile water every hour, if needed.
2. reposition the tube if it is not draining well.
3. monitor the client for nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention.
4. change to high suction if the drainage is sluggish on low suction.
What is A nasogastric (NG) tube ?
A nasogastric or NG tube is a plastic tubing device that allows delivery of nutritionally complete feed directly into the stomach; or removal of stomach contents. It is passed via the nose into the oropharynx and upper gastrointestinal tract.
A nasogastric (NG) tube is a flexible rubber or plastic tube that is passed through the nose, down through the esophagus, and into the stomach. The NG tube is temporarily placed in order to deliver substances (like food or liquid) to or remove them from the stomach.
An NG tube is most commonly used to deliver liquid nutrition directly to the stomach when a person is unable to eat enough for their body's needs, though there are other uses.
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