A patient with anastomosis and bowel resection comes back to his room with an NG tube connected to the intermittent suction. Select the observation that states that nasogastric suction is working properly.
A. The client is able to swallow.
B. The abdomen of the client is soft.
C. The patient has active bowel sounds.
D. The patient’s abdominal dressing is dry and intact.
Answer:B
A patient with anastomosis and bowel resection comes back to his room with an NG tube connected to the intermittent suction. Select the observation that states that nasogastric suction is working properly.
A. The client is able to swallow. B. The abdomen of the client is soft. C. The patient has active bowel sounds. D. The patient’s abdominal dressing is dry and intact.