What is the most effective method to confirm the placement of a nasogastric tube? A) Auscultation of air injected through the tube B) Checking the pH of aspirated stomach contents C) Measuring the length of the tube outside the body D) Observing the patient's response to tube insertion

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What is the most effective method to confirm the placement of a nasogastric tube? A) Auscultation of air injected through the tube B) Checking the pH of aspirated stomach contents C) Measuring the length of the tube outside the body D) Observing the patient's response to tube insertion
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