When providing care for a patient who is disoriented during a nasogastric (NG)tube placement,which intervention is important for the nurse to implement?
A)Halt the procedure.
B)Request assistance with insertion.
C)Administer a hypnotic medication.
D)Continue the procedure as with any other patient.

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If the patient is confused,disoriented,or unable to follow commands,obtain assistance from another staff member to insert the tube.

When Providing Care for a Patient Who Is Disoriented During