While caring for a client with a gastrostomy (GT) tube, it is ...

[Arii_bell]

While caring for a client with a gastrostomy (GT) tube, it is important for the nurse to:
 
  1. clean it weekly.
  2. flush it with water before and after the feeding.
  3. change the GT tube daily.
  4. not give medications through the tube.

Question 2

The nurse determines that a client has skin changes consistent with sun exposure. Which of the following did the nurse assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Age spots
  2. Actinic keratoses
  3. Telangiectasias
  4. Lentigines
  5. Freckles
  6. Burrows

[annierak]

Answer to Question 1

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The GT site should be cleaned daily, and it is important that the nurse flush the tube with water before and after the feedings and medication administration to avoid tube obstruction. The site of the tube should be cleaned daily. The GT is not changed daily. The GT is used for medication administration.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Skin changes consistent with sun exposure include age spots, actinic keratoses, telangiectasias, lentigines, and freckles. Burrows are lesions seen with animal parasites.

[Arii_bell]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bimper21]

Great answer, keep it coming