Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1907 of 2368
How often should the nurse check and document the position of a feeding tube?
- Every four hours and before each feeding or medication
- Once only, after the X-ray confirms the initial placement
- Only when the client coughs or vomits during a feeding
- Once each week by the provider during a routine visit
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Correct answer: Every four hours and before each feeding or medication
Tubes can migrate with coughing, vomiting, and movement. The visible length is compared with the length documented at X-ray verification.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Insert Nasogastric and Feeding Tubes: Verifying NG Tube Placement. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026