NCLEX-RN QBank Topic: Assessment of Intestinal Obstruction

NCLEX Practice Quiz: Miller-Abbott Tube Assessment

A client arrives on your unit with intestinal obstruction and a Miller-Abbott tube inserted. Which assessment technique best verifies proper placement and function of the tube?

1. Inject air and auscultate over the stomach.

2. Aspirate the tube for stomach contents.

3. Check the distance markings on the tube.

4. Assess for signs of respiratory compromise.

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March 19, 2024