RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1904 of 2368

An NG tube was just inserted, and the provider ordered a medication through the tube. The X-ray has not been done. What should the nurse do?

  1. Give the medication slowly with a flush
  2. Give the medication if gastric pH is 7.0
  3. Withhold the medication until X-ray confirms placement
  4. Give the medication if the client is not coughing
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Correct answer: Withhold the medication until X-ray confirms placement

Nothing is given through the tube until accurate placement is verified, because misplacement can cause serious harm.

Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Insert Nasogastric and Feeding Tubes: Assessments and Interventions After Insertion of the NG Tube. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026