NCLEX RN Practice Question # 969

Option C is the correct answer:

Rationale: During insertion of a nasogastric tube, the client is placed in a sitting or high-Fowler’s position to facilitate insertion of the tube and reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration if the client should vomit. The right side and low-Fowler’s and supine positions place the client at risk for aspiration; in addition, these positions do not facilitate insertion of the tube.

Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, insertion of a nasogastric tube. Visualize each position and think about how it may facilitate insertion of the tube. Also, recall that a concern with insertion of a nasogastric tube is pulmonary aspiration. Placing the client in a high-Fowler’s position with his or her chin to the chest will decrease the risk of aspiration.