Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1903 of 2368
The nurse reviews orders for NG tube placement for four clients. Which client has an absolute contraindication to NG tube placement?
- A client with a postoperative ileus
- A client with a basilar skull fracture
- A client taking an anticoagulant
- A client with swallowing problems after a stroke
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Correct answer: A client with a basilar skull fracture
Basilar skull fractures are an absolute contraindication. Anticoagulation is only a relative contraindication.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Insert Nasogastric and Feeding Tubes: Contraindications for NG Tubes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026