A nasogastric (NG) tube should be placed when treating a near drowning patient for which of the following reasons?

A) To deliver fluids to the patient
B) To feed the patient
C) To relieve the stomach of swallowed water
D) To prevent vomiting

C

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A) Schedule III B) Schedule IV C) Schedule I D) Schedule V

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