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A client is admitted to the med-surg. Floor with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. His BP 136/76, P 96 bpm, R 22 breaths/min, and T 101F/38.3C. His PMHx reveals hyperlipidemia and alcohol abuse. The physician prescribes an NG tube for the client. The nurse knows the NG tube will:1) Empty the stomach of fluids and gas2) Prevent spasms at the spincter of Oddi3) Prevent air from forming in the small and large intestines4) Remove bile from the gallbladder
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