The nurse is discussing the administration of gavage feedings to ...

[nramada]

The nurse is discussing the administration of gavage feedings to a child who is unable to take fluids and foods by mouth. Which statement is accurate related to gavage feedings?
 
  A) A gastrostomy tube is a tube passed into the stomach through the nose or mouth
  B) An enteral tube is surgically inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach
  C) A bolus feeding is a feeding given continuously at a slow rate of speed
  D) For long-term gavage feedings, a gastrostomy button may be inserted

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into a 6-year-old child. What will the nurse include when performing this procedure? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Apply sterile gloves
  B) Confirm placement with an x-ray
  C) Secure the tube to the nose with adhesive tape
  D) Lubricate the end of the tube with sterile water or water-soluble lubricating jelly
  E) Determine the length of the tubing by measuring from the tip of the nose to the tip of the sternum

[ally]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D

[nramada]

TYSM

[samiel-sayed]

Excellent