Management of CareQuestion 1902 of 2368
A client pulls out their NG tube. They have no respiratory distress. Which action should the nurse take?
- Assess the client and notify the provider
- Reinsert the tube immediately
- Call the rapid response team
- Wait until the next shift to report it
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Correct answer: Assess the client and notify the provider
Accidental removal is not a medical emergency. The nurse assesses the client and informs the provider.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Insert Nasogastric and Feeding Tubes: Removal of NG Tube. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026