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After surgery, Gihan returns from the Post-anesthesia Care Unit (Recovery Room) with a nasogastric tube in place following a gall bladder surgery. She continues to complain of nausea. Which action would the nurse take?

  • Change the patient’s position.

  • B Check the patency of the NGT for any obstruction

  • Administer the prescribed antiemetic.

  • Call the physician immediately