Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 11-2

Inserting a Nasogastric (NG) Tube (Continued)

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15. Measure length of exposed tube. Reinforce marking on tube
    at nostril with indelible ink. Ask the patient to turn their
    head to the side opposite the nostril the tube is inserted.
    Secure tube to patient’s gown by using rubber band or tape
    and safety pin. For additional support, tube can be taped
    onto patient’s cheek using a piece of tape. If a double-lumen
    tube (e.g., Salem sump) is used, secure vent above stomach
    level.Attach at shoulder level.


16. Assist with or provide oral hygiene at 2- to 4-hour intervals.
    Lubricate the lips generously and clean nares and lubricate
    as needed. Offer analgesic throat lozenges or anesthetic
    spray for throat irritation if needed.


17. Remove equipment and return patient to a position of
    comfort. Remove gloves. Raise side rail and lower bed.


18. Remove additional PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.

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