The client diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis has a nasogastric tube. The charge nurse observes the primary nurse instill an antacid down the tube and then clamp the tube. Which action should the...

The client diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis has a nasogastric tube. The charge nurse observes the primary nurse instill an antacid down the tube and then clamp the tube. Which action should the charge nurse take?

1. Tell the nurse to reconnect the tube to suction.

2. Notify the unit manager of the nurse’s actions.

3. Do nothing because this is the correct procedure.

4. Instruct the nurse to administer the medication orally.