At present,the most reliable method for verification of placement of small-bore feeding tubes is
A) Auscultation.
B) Aspiration of contents.
C) X-ray.
D) pH testing.

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At present,the most reliable method for verification of placement of small-bore feeding tubes is x-ray examination.Aspiration of contents and pH testing are not infallible.The nurse would need a more precise indicator to help differentiate the source of tube feeding aspirate.Auscultation is no longer considered a reliable method for verification of tube placement because a tube inadvertently placed in the lungs,pharynx,or esophagus transmits sound similar to that of air entering the stomach.

At Present,the Most Reliable Method for Verification of Placement of Small-Bore