Before giving a medication through a newly placed NG tube, what should the nurse do?

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C. verify tube placement according to policy before use — Tube placement must be verified according to policy before use because misplaced tubes can cause aspiration or lung injury.

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A. auscultate over the stomach after injecting air as the only check

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B. give the medication slowly because stomach acid will confirm placement

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D. wait until the next meal tray to see if the client coughs