CH. 44 Digest&GastroTxModalities

The client has the intake and output shown in the accompanying chart for an 8-hour shift. What is the positive fluid balance?

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The nurse inserts a nasogastric tube into the right nares of a patient. When testing the tube aspirate for pH to confirm placement, what does the nurse anticipate the pH will be if placement is in the lungs?

6

A patient is receiving a continuous tube feeding. The nurse notes that the feeding tube was last irrigated at 2 p.m. The nurse would plan to irrigate the tube again at which time?

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1246 The recommendation is to irrigate the feeding tube of patients receiving continuous tube feedings every 4 to 6 hours. For this patient, the nurse would irrigate the tube next at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube for a patient with pancreatitis. What intervention can the nurse provide to allow facilitation of the tube insertion?

Allow the patient to sip water as the tube is being inserted.

A client who underwent abdominal surgery and has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place begins to complain of abdominal pain that he describes as "feeling full and uncomfortable." Which assessment should the nurse perform first?

Assess patency of the NG tube.

A client is receiving a parenteral nutrition admixture that contains carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, trace minerals, and sterile water and is now scheduled to receive an intravenous fat emulsion (Intralipid). What is the best action by the nurse?

Attaches the fat emulsion tubing to a Y connector close to the infusion site Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1257 An intravenous fat emulsion is attached to a Y connector close to the infusion site. The fat emulsion is administered simultaneously with the parenteral nutrition admixture. A separate peripheral IV site is not necessary. The fat emulsion is not administered through a filter.

The nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which client(s) would be a candidate for total parenteral nutrition (TPN)? Select all that apply.

Child with short bowel syndrome Middle-aged man with acute pancreatitis Man with two-thirds of his colon removed

If a client's central venous catheter accidentally becomes disconnected, what should a nurse do first?

Clamp the catheter.

A nurse is caring for a client with a long-term central venous catheter. Which care principle is correct?

Clean the port with an alcohol pad before administering I.V. fluid through the catheter.

A nurse is preparing to administer a client's scheduled parenteral nutrition (PN). Upon inspecting the bag, the nurse notices that small amounts of white precipitate are present in the bag. What is the nurse's best action?

Contact the pharmacy to obtain a new bag of PN.

A client with a gastrojejunostomy is beginning to take solid food. Which finding would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing dumping syndrome?

Diarrhea

Which tube is a nasoenteric feeding tube?

Dobbhoff

A client is scheduled to receive a 25% dextrose solution of parenteral nutrition. What actions are a priority for the nurse to perform prior to administration? Select all that apply.

Ensure availability of an infusion pump Ensure completion of baseline monitoring of the complete blood count (CBC) and chemistry panel Place a 1.5-micron filter on the tubing

A patient is receiving nasogastric tube feedings. The intake and output record for the past 24 hours reveals an intake of 3100 mL and an output of 2400 mL. The nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as most likely?

Excess fluid volume

When assessing whether a client is a candidate for home parenteral nutrition, what would be important to address? Select all that apply.

Family support Telephone access Motivation for learning Health status

The nurse assesses a patient who recently had a nasoenteric intubation. Symptoms of oliguria, lethargy, and tachycardia in the patient would indicate to the nurse what common complication?

Fluid volume deficit

A client has a gastrointestinal tube that enters the stomach through a surgically created opening in the abdominal wall. The nurse documents this as which of the following?

Gastrostomy tube

The following appears on the medical record of a male patient receiving parenteral nutrition: WBC: 6500/cu mm Potassium 4.3 mEq/L Magnesium 2.0 mg/dL Calcium 8.8 mg/dL Glucose 190 mg/dL Which finding would alert the nurse to a problem?

Glucose level

Residual content is checked before each intermittent tube feeding. The patient would be reassessed if the residual, on two occasions, was:

Greater than 200 mL.

A nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube in an alert client. During the procedure, the client begins to cough constantly and has difficulty breathing. The nurse suspects the nasogastric tube is

Inserted into the lungs

A client receiving tube feedings has prescriptions for several drugs. Which drugs would the nurse expect to administer to the client without any special preparation? Select all that apply.

Liquid stool softener Sublingual nitroglycerin

A client is to receive parenteral nutrition for 4 weeks. What type of catheter would the nurse prepare to teach the client about the planned nutrition?

Nontunneled central catheter

A client is receiving continuous tube feedings at 75 mL/h. When the nurse checked the residual volume 4 hours ago, it was 250 mL, and now the residual volume is 325 mL. What is the priority action by the nurse?

Notify the healthcare provider.

The nurse is caring for a client who has a gastrostomy tube feeding. Upon initiating care, the nurse aspirates the gastrotomy tube for gastric residual volume (GRV) and obtains 200 mL of gastric contents. What is the priority action by the nurse?

Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position with the head of the bed at 45 degrees.

A nurse suspects that a client is developing rebound hypoglycemia secondary to parenteral nutrition being discontinued too rapidly. Which assessment support the nurse's suspicion? Select all that apply.

Shakiness Tachycardia Weakness Confusion

A client receives tube feedings after an oral surgery. The nurse manages tube feedings to minimize the risk of aspiration. Which measure should the nurse include in the care plan to reduce the risk of aspiration?

Use semi-Fowler position during, and 60 minutes after, an intermittent feeding.

The client cannot tolerate oral feedings due to an intestinal obstruction and is NPO. A central line has been inserted, and the client is being started on parenteral nutrition (PN). What actions would the nurse perform while the client receives PN? Select all that apply.

Weigh the client every day. Check blood glucose level every 6 hours. Document intake and output.

The primary source of microorganisms for catheter-related infections are the skin and the

catheter hub.

A client who can't tolerate oral feedings begins receiving intermittent enteral feedings. When monitoring for evidence of intolerance to these feedings, what must the nurse remain alert for?

diaphoresis, vomiting, and diarrhea.

The nurse attempts to unclog a client's feeding tube. Attempts with warm water agitation and milking the tube are unsuccessful. The nurse uses evidence-based practice principles when subsequently using which technique to unclog the tube?

digestive enzymes and sodium bicarbonate

The nurse cares for a client who receives continuous parenteral nutrition (PN) through a Hickman catheter and notices that the client's solution has run out. No PN solution is currently available from the pharmacy. What should the nurse do?

hang 10% dextrose and water

The nurse cares for a client who receives feedings through a nasogastric (NG) tube and assesses the client for signs and symptoms of pulmonary complications. The nurse determines the client may be experiencing pulmonary complications when which sign is noted?

respiratory rate of 30

The most significant complication related to continuous tube feedings is

the increased potential for aspiration.

Hickman and Groshong are examples of which type of central venous access device?

tunneled central catheters

The nurse monitors a client with nasoenteric intubation. When should the nurse contact the physician?

urinary output 20 mL/hr

Semi-Fowler position is maintained for at least which timeframe following completion of an intermittent tube feeding?

1 hour

A patient has a gastric sump tube inserted and attached to low intermittent suction. The physician has ordered the tube to be irrigated with 30 mL of normal saline every 6 hours. When reviewing the patient's intake and output record for the past 24 hours, the nurse would expect to note that the patient received how much fluid with the irrigation?

120

The nurse administers a tube feeding to a client via the intermittent gravity drip method. The nurse should administer the feeding over at least which period of time?

30 minutes Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1249 Tube feedings administered via intermittent gravity drip should be administered over 30 minutes or longer.

As part of the process of checking the placement of a nasogastric tube, the nurse checks the pH of the aspirate. Which pH finding would indicate to the nurse that the tube is in the stomach?

4

The health care provider orders the insertion of a single lumen nasogastric tube. When gathering the equipment for the insertion, what will the nurse select?

Levin tube Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1244 A Levin tube is a single lumen nasogastric tube. A Salem sump tube is a double lumen nasogastric tube; a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube is a triple lumen nasogastric tube. A Miller-Abbott tube is a double lumen nasoenteric tube.

A nurse is interviewing a patient to determine suitability for home parenteral nutrition. Which patient statement would alert the nurse to a potential problem?

"I have a telephone, but it has been shut off because my bill is overdue."

The nurse observes dry mucous membranes in a client who is receiving tube feedings after an oral surgery. The client also reports unpleasant tastes and odors. Which measure should be included in the client's plan of care?

Provide frequent mouth care.

A nursing instructor is preparing a class about gastrointestinal intubation. Which of the following would the instructor include as reason for this procedure? Select all that apply.

Remove gas and fluids from the stomach Diagnose gastrointestinal motility disorders Flush ingested toxins from the stomach Administer nutritional substances

When a central venous catheter dressing becomes moist or loose, what should a nurse do first?

Remove the dressing, clean the site, and apply a new dressing.

A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings. The nurse would maintain the patient in which position at all times?

Semi-Fowler's with the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees

A client has had a gastrostomy tube inserted. What does the nurse anticipate the initial fluid nourishment will be after the insertion of the gastrostomy tube?

Sterile water at 30 mL/h

The nurse is inserting a Levin tube for a patient for gastric decompression. The tube should be inserted to 6 to 10 cm beyond what length?

The distance measured from the tip of the nose to the earlobe and from the earlobe to the xiphoid process

A client with a nasogastric tube set to low intermittent suction is receiving D51/2NS at 100 mL/hr. The nurse has identified a nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume. Which of the following are data that support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

Urine output that decreased from 60 to 40 mL/hr Heart rate that increased from 82 to 98 beats/min within 2 hours Fluid output of 2150 mL and total fluid intake of 2000 mL for the past 24 hours

The client is receiving 50% dextrose parenteral nutrition with fat emulsion therapy through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). The nurse has developed a care plan for the nursing diagnosis "Risk for infection related to contamination of the central catheter site or infusion line." The nurse includes the intervention

Wear a face mask during dressing changes.

The nurse on an evidence-based practice council makes recommendations to ensure patency of nontunneled central venous lines. The nurse recommends that daily saline and diluted heparin flushes be used in which situation?

daily when not in use

The nurse is to discontinue a nasogastric tube that had been used for decompression. What is the first action the nurse should take?

Flush with 10 mL of water.

A client recovering from gastric bypass surgery accidentally removes the nasogastric tube. What is the best action by the nurse?

Notify the surgeon about the tube's removal.

What type of feedings should be administered to a client who is at risk of diarrhea due to hypertonic feeding solutions?

continuous feedings

A patient has a gastric sump tube attached to low intermittent suction. The nurse empties the suction collection chamber and records an output of 320 mL for this 8-hour shift. The record shows that the tube had been irrigated with 20 mL of normal saline twice this shift. What would be the actual output of the gastric sump tube?

280 Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1246 The output measured includes the two 20 mL irrigations. To determine the actual output, the nurse would subtract the amount of irrigation used (in this case 40 mL total) from the total output (in this case 320 mL) and arrive at an output of 280 mL.

A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings via a small bore feeding tube. The nurse irrigates the tube after administering medication to maintain patency. Which size syringe would the nurse use?

30-mL Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1250 When small-bore feeding tubes for continuous tube feedings are used and irrigated after administration of medications, a 30-mL or larger syringe is necessary, because the pressure generated by smaller syringes could rupture the tube.

A client had a central line inserted for parenteral nutrition and is awaiting transport to the radiology department for catheter placement verification. The client reports feeling anxious and has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute. What is the next action of the nurse?

Auscultate lung sounds

A nonresponsive client has a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction due to gastrointestinal bleeding. It is most important for the nurse to

Auscultate lung sounds every 4 hours.

A client has a nasogastric tube for continuous tube feeding. The nurse does all the following every shift to verify placement (select all options that apply):

Compares exposed tube length with original measurement Visually assesses the color of the aspirate Checks the pH of the gastric contents

A nurse is caring for a client receiving parenteral nutrition at home. The client was discharged from the acute care facility 4 days ago. What would the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

Daily weights Intake and output monitoring Calorie counts for oral nutrients

A nurse is assessing a client receiving tube feedings and suspects dumping syndrome. What would lead the nurse to suspect this? Select all that apply.

Diarrhea Tachycardia Diaphoresis

A client has been receiving intermittent tube feedings for several days at home. The nurse notes the findings as shown in the accompanying documentation. The nurse reports the following as an adverse reaction to the tube feeding:

Fasting blood glucose level

Gastrostomy feedings are preferred to nasogastric feedings in the comatose patient, because the:

Gastroesophageal sphincter is intact, lessening the possibility of regurgitation and aspiration.

The nurse is caring for a comatose patient and administering gastrostomy feedings. What does the nurse understand is the reason that gastrostomy feedings are preferred to nasogastric (NG) feedings in the comatose patient?

Gastroesophageal sphincter is intact, lessening the possibility of regurgitation.

The nurse cares for a client who receives continuous enteral tube feedings and who is at low risk for aspiration. The nurse assesses the gastric residual volume to be 350 mL. The nurse determines which action is correct?

Monitoring the feeding closely.

The nurse is managing a gastric (Salem) sump tube for a patient who has an intestinal obstruction and will be going to surgery. What interventions should the nurse perform to make sure the tube is functioning properly?

Keep the vent lumen above the patient's waist to prevent gastric content reflux. Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1244 The blue vent lumen should be kept above the patient's waist to prevent reflux of gastric contents through it; otherwise, it acts as a siphon.

When assisting with the plan of care for a client receiving tube feedings, which of the following would the nurse include to reduce the client's risk for aspiration?

Keeping the client in a semi-Fowler's position at all times.

A nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change to the site of a client's central venous catheter used for parenteral nutrition. Which equipment and supplies would the nurse need to gather? Select all that apply.

Masks Skin antiseptic Alcohol wipes Sterile gauze pads

A client is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and will be discharged home with PN. The home health nurse evaluates the home setting and would make a recommendation when noticing which circumstance?

No land line; cell phone available and taken by family member during working hours

The nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube and the patient begins coughing and is unable to speak. What does the nurse suspect has occurred?

The nurse has inadvertently inserted the tube into the trachea.

The nurse is inserting a sump tube in a patient with Crohn's disease who is suspected of having a bowel obstruction. What does the nurse understand is the benefit of the gastric (Salem) sump tube in comparison to some of the other tubes?

The tube is radiopaque.

When preparing to insert a nasogastric tube, the nurse determines the length of the tube to be inserted. The nurse places the distal tip of the tube at which location?

Tip of patient's nose Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1244 To measure the length of the nasogastric tube, the nurse first places the distal tip of the tubing at the tip of the patient's nose, extends the tube to the tragus of the ear, and then extends the tube straight down to the tip of the xiphoid process.

A positive nitrogen balance indicates which condition?

Tissue growth Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1256 A positive nitrogen balance exists when nitrogen intake exceeds nitrogen output and indicates tissue growth. A negative nitrogen balance exists with fever, starvation, and burn injury.

A client is postoperative day 1 following gastrostomy. The nurse is planning interventions to address the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Infection Related to Presence of Wound and Tube. What intervention is most appropriate?

Wash the area around the tube with soap and water daily.

The nurse checks residual content before each intermittent tube feeding. When should the patient be reassessed?

When the residual is greater than 200 mL Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1251 Although a residual volume of 200 mL or greater is generally considered a cause for concern in patients at high risk for aspiration, feedings do not necessarily need to be withheld in all patients.

The client is experiencing swallowing difficulties and is now scheduled to receive a gastric feeding. The client has the following oral medications prescribed: furosemide, digoxin, enteric coated aspirin, and vitamin E. The nurse would withhold which medication?

enteric coated aspirin

The client is experiencing swallowing difficulties and is now scheduled to receive a gastric feeding. The client has the following oral medications prescribed: furosemide, digoxin, enteric coated aspirin, and vitamin E. The nurse would withhold which medication?`

enteric coated aspirin

Rebound hypoglycemia is a complication of parenteral nutrition caused by

feedings stopped too abruptly.

Which venous access device can be used for less than 6 weeks in clients requiring parenteral nutrition?

nontunneled catheters

A nurse is helping a physician insert a subclavian central line. After the physician has gained access to the subclavian vein, he connects a 10-ml syringe to the catheter and withdraws a sample of blood. He then disconnects the syringe from the port. Suddenly, the client becomes confused, disoriented, and pale. The nurse suspects an air embolus. She should:

turn the client on his left side and place the bed in Trendelenburg's position.

After teaching a client about the procedure for inserting a nontunneled central catheter, the nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions based on which statement?

"I will be lying on my back but my legs will be higher than my head."

A nurse is preparing to administer a 500 mL bolus tube feeding to a patient. The nurse anticipates administering this feeding over which time frame?

10 to 15 minutes Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1249 Typically a bolus tube feeding of 300 to 500 mL requires about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

A nurse measures the residual gastric volume of a patient receiving intermittent tube feedings. The patient's last residual volume was 250 mL. Which finding would lead the nurse to notify the physician?

225 mL Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1251 If a residual volume greater than 200 mL is obtained twice, the nurse would need to notify the physician. A single residual volume of 200 mL or more does not indicate a need to withhold a feeding. Feedings may be continued in patients as long as there is close monitoring of gastric residual volume trends, x-ray study results, and the patient's physical status.

A nurse is caring for a client who needs a nasogastric (NG) tube for a tube feeding. What is the safe method for the nurse to use to measure the appropriate length of the NG tube?

The distance measured from the tip of the nose to the earlobe and from the earlobe to the xiphoid process

The nurse is inserting a nasoenteric tube for a patient with a paralytic ileus. How long does the nurse anticipate the tube will be required? (Select all that apply.)

Until bowel sound is present Until flatus is passed Until peristalsis is resumed

A graduate nurse is cleaning a central venous access device (CVAD) and is being evaluated by the preceptor nurse. The preceptor nurse makes a recommendation for relearning the skill when she notes the graduate nurse does the following action:

Wipes catheter ports from distal end to insertion site

After teaching nursing students about methods to assess gastric tube placement, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which of the following as the most accurate method?

X-ray visualization

The nurse confirms placement of a client's nasogastric (NG) tube using a combination of visual and pH assessment of the aspirate. The nurse determines that the NG tube remains properly placed when the pH of the aspirate is

acidic

The nurse prepares to administer all of a client's medications via feeding tube. The nurse consults the pharmacist and/or physician when the nurse notes which type of oral medication on the client's medication administration record?

enteric-coated tablets

The client is on a continuous tube feeding. The nurse determines the tube placement should be checked every

shift.

Which condition is caused by improper catheter placement and inadvertent puncture of the pleura?

pneumothorax

To ensure patency of central venous line ports, diluted heparin flushes are used

daily when not in use.

The nurse collaborates with the physician and dietician to determine the best type of tube feeding for a client at risk for diarrhea due to hypertonic feeding solutions. Which type of feedings should the nurse suggest?

continuous feedings

The nurse teaches an unlicensed caregiver about bathing clients who are receiving tube feedings. The most significant complication related to continuous tube feedings is the

potential risk for aspiration.

The nurse is to insert a postpyloric feeding tube. How can the nurse aid in placement of the tube past the pylorus?

Administer prescribed metoclopramide.

The nurse conducts discharge education for a client who is to go home with parenteral nutrition (PN). The nurse determines the client understands the education when the client indicates a sign and/or symptom of metabolic complications is

loose, watery stools.

The nurse recognizes that medium-length nasoenteric tubes are used for

feeding. Placement of the tube must be verified prior to any feeding. A gastric sump and nasoenteric tube are used for gastrointestinal decompression. Nasoenteric tubes are used for feeding. Gastric sump tubes are used to decompress the stomach and keep it empty.

A nurse administered a full strength feeding with an increased osmolality through a jejunostomy tube to a client. Immediately following the feeding, the client expelled a large amount of liquid brown stool and exhibited a blood pressure of 86/58 and pulse rate of 112 beats/min. The nurse

Consults with the physician about decreasing the feeding to half-strength Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1248 The osmolality of normal body fluids is 300 mOsm/kg. A feeding with a higher osmolality may cause dumping syndrome. The client may report a feeling of fullness, nausea, or both and may exhibit diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia. The nurse needs to take steps to prevent dumping syndrome. Increasing the amount of the feeding, administering the feeding at an extreme temperature, or increasing the osmolality of the feedings will continue dumping syndrome. The nurse needs to decrease the osmolality of the feeding as in administering a half-strength solution.

A patient is receiving parenteral nutrition. The current solution is nearing completion, and a new solution is to be hung, but it has not arrived from the pharmacy. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

Hang a solution of dextrose 10% and water until the new solution is available. Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1260 The infusion rate of the solution should not be increased or decreased; if the solution is to run out, a solution of 10% dextrose and water is used until the next solution is available. Having someone go to the pharmacy would be appropriate, but there is no way to determine if the person will arrive back before the solution runs out. Starting another infusion would be inappropriate. Additionally, the infusion needs to be maintained through the central venous access device to maintain patency.

The client is receiving a 25% dextrose solution of parenteral nutrition. The infusion machine is beeping, and the nurse determines the intravenous (IV) bag is empty. The nurse finds there is no available bag to administer. What is the priority action by the nurse?

Infuse a solution containing 10% dextrose and water.

A client has been prescribed a protein intake of 0.6 g/kg of body weight. The client weighs 154 pounds. The nurse calculates the daily protein intake to be how many grams? Enter the correct number ONLY.

42

A nurse is caring for a patient with a Salem sump gastric tube attached to low intermittent suction for decompression. The patient asks, "What's this blue part of the tube for?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

"It is a vent that prevents backflow of the secretions."

A client is recovering from percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement. The nurse

Administers an initial bolus of 50 mL water Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1254 The first fluid nourishment may consist of water, saline, or 10% dextrose. This may be administered as a bolus of 30 to 60 mL. By the second day, formula feeding may begin. A gauze dressing is applied between the tube insertion site and the gastrostomy tube. The dressing is changed daily or as needed. The nurse gently manipulates the stabilizing disk daily to prevent skin breakdown.

The nurse is caring for a patient who has dumping syndrome from high carbohydrate foods being administered over a period of less than 20 minutes. What is a nursing measure to prevent or minimize the dumping syndrome?

Administer the feeding with the patient in semi-Fowler's position to decrease transit time influenced by gravity.

A nurse is preparing to assist a health care provider with a peripherally inserted central catheter. The nurse demonstrates understanding of this procedure by preparing which insertion site?

Basilic vein

The primary source of microorganisms for catheter-related infections are the skin and which of the following?

Catheter hub

A nurse is providing home care to a client receiving intermittent tube feedings. The client wants to take an over-the-counter allergy medication. The medication would need to be given via feeding tube because the client has difficulty swallowing. The nurse checks the medication and finds that it is a timed-release tablet. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

Check with the pharmacy for an alternative formulation for the drug.

A nurse providing care to a patient who is receiving nasogastric tube feedings finds that the tube is clogged. Which of the following would be least appropriate to use to unclog the tube?

Cranberry juice Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1246 To unclog a feeding tube, air insufflation, digestive enzymes mixed with warm water, or a commercial enzyme product could be used. Cola and cranberry juice are no longer advocated for use in clearing a clogged tube.

The nurse is to administer a cyclic feeding through a gastric tube. It is most important for the nurse to

Elevate the head of the bed to 45 degrees. Chapter 44: Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities - Page 1246 All the options are things that the nurse will do when administering a cyclic tube feeding. Elevating the head of the bed to 30 to 45 degrees assists in preventing aspiration into the lungs. This is a priority according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

A nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube for feeding a client. Place in order the steps from 1 to 6 for correctly inserting the tube.

Sit the client in an upright position Apply gloves to the nurse's hands Measure the length of the tube that will be inserted Apply water-soluble lubricant to the tip of the tube Tilt the client's nose upward Instruct the client to lower the head and swallow

The nurse cares for a client who receives parenteral nutrition (PN). The nurse notes on the care plan that the catheter will need to be removed 6 weeks after insertion and that the client's venous access device is a

nontunneled central catheter.