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Achalasia (cardiospasm) - Correct failure of the lower esophagus sphincter muscle to relax bouginage - Correct A procedure involving the use of a bougie. A bougie is a thin cylinder of rubber, plastic, metal or another material that a physician inserts into or though a body passageway, such as the esophagus, to widen the passageway, guide another instrument into a passageway, or dislodge an object. Hering-Breuer reflex - Correct A procedure involving the use of a bougie. A bougie is a thin cylinder of rubber, plastic, metal or another material that a physician inserts into or though a body passageway, such as the esophagus, to widen the passageway, guide another instrument into a passageway, or dislodge an object. The nurse is preparing to administer a nasogastric tube feeding to a client via infusion pump. What is the most important assessment the nurse needs to perform before beginning the pump? - Correct Checking for any residual feeding not absorbed in the client's stomach must be done before introducing any more feeding. Aspiration can occur if a feeding is started with excessive residual. Checking for last bowel movement is important but not as crucial as checking for gastric residual. Knowledge of last nausea medication is not necessary at this time. Clients receiving nasogastric tube feedings must have the head of their bed elevated to at least 30 degrees