The nurse is caring for a client with a resolved intestinal obstruction who has a nasogastric tube in place. The health care provider has now prescribed that the nasogastric tube be removed. What is the priority nursing assessment prior to removing the tube?
1. Checking for normal serum electrolyte levels
2. Checking for normal pH of the gastric aspirate
3. Checking for proper nasogastric tube placement
4. Checking for the presence of bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants
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