To confirm the placement of an NG tube in its proper position,a physician may use
A)a syringe to remove gastric contents as proof.
B)fluoroscopy or radiography for visualization.
C)feedback from the patient by asking if he or she can feel it in the stomach.
D)both a and b.

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Verification of tube placement can be obtained through a variety of methods,including fluoroscopy.Additionally,the physician may use a stethoscope to listen for gastric sounds and,with a syringe,aspirate back gastric contents into an emesis basin.

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