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A client develops an intestinal obstruction postoperatively. A nasogastric tube is attached to low, intermittent suction with orders to "Irrigate NG tube with sterile saline q1h and prn." The rationale for using sterile saline, as opposed to using sterile water to irrigate the NG tube is:
Options
- AWater will deplete electrolytes resulting in metabolic acidosis.
- BSaline will reduce the risk of severe, colicky abdominal pain during NG irrigation.
- CWater is not isotonic and will increase restlessness and insomnia in the immediate postoperative
- DSaline will increase peristalsis in the bowel.
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