If a patient is being transferred to the OR and requires enteral access who should place the tube?

• A. The tube should be placed in the OR either by the anesthesia staff or the surgeon after the patient is under sedation
• B. The tube should be placed by the ICU nurse on the floor
• C. The tube should be placed by the patient themselves
• D. The tube should be placed by radiology during transfer

Answer: (A)