NCLEX-PN Practice Q 12

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A client with a bowel resection and anastomosis returns to his room with an NG tube attached to intermittent suction. Which of the following observations indicates that the nasogastric suction is working properly?

  

     A. The client is able to swallow

     B. The client’s abdomen is soft

     C. The client has active bowel sounds

     D. The client’s abdominal dressing is dry and intact

    

    

Correct Answer: B. The client’s abdomen is soft

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Option B: Nasogastric suction decompresses the stomach and leaves the abdomen soft and non distended.

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Options A, C, and D: Ability of the patient to swallow, active bowel sounds, and abdominal dressing does not relate to the effectiveness of the NG suction.

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