Mr. Jonathan Clark, a 64-year-old male, was admitted to the medical-surgical unit following emergency abdominal surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer. Postoperatively, he was started on gastric decompression via a nasogastric (NG) tube. The provider ordered the NG tube to be connected to intermittent wall suction. Mr. Clark is NPO and has had no bowel movement since surgery. His vital signs are stable, and he reports mild nausea and abdominal discomfort. The nurse notes decreased bowel sounds and a slightly distended abdomen. Later in his care, Mr. Clark will transition to gastric lavage for nutrition. What nursing interventions are appropriate to maintain the function and comfort of Mr. Clark’s NG tube for gastric decompression? (Select all that apply)  

Which of the following is not a goal of The Joint Commission’s Nursing Care Center National Patient Safety Goals?

What is the purpose of using a draw sheet when moving a client up in the bed?

The nurse is caring for a client and notices that they are in the orthopneic position. This position is most beneficial for clients with what condition?

During an assessment, the nurse notes the client has clear lung sounds. Which of the following techniques should the nurse to ensure accurate auscultation of lung sounds? (Select all that apply)

Which ligament tear generally occurs from the joint space superiorly?

Where is the location of the largest part of the choroid plexus?

Why do females have a greater potential for carpal tunnel syndrome?

What structure is in relationship with the medial wall of the frontal horns of the lateral ventricles?

What pathologic alteration is usually secondary to the spread of tuberculosis from the kidneys, prostate, or seminal vesicles?