Nasogastric tube connected to continuous suctioning

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The nurse assesses a client with a nasogastric tube connected to continuous suctioning. The nurse understands which assessment finding may indicate that the tube has become occluded? The client reports feeling irritation in their throat. The client reports increased belching. The client's abdomen is distended. The client has active bowel sounds in all four quadrants.

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