b.Mr. Jones post-op orders include- NPO to DAT when bowel sounds are present, foley catheter to straight drainage, NG connected to low-intermittent suction, and replace NG loses 1:1 per shift with NS with 20mmol KCL
What is the purpose of the NG tube?
b. How do you check for placement of the NG tube?
What does NG fluid replacement refer to?