Prior to administering the initial tube feeding following nasogastric tube insertion, the nurse should:
a. verify correct tube placement by x-ray.
b. place the client in a supine position in the bed.
c. aspirate for residual tube feeding contents.
d. place the distal tip of the tube in a glass of water to verify correct placement by absence of bubbling.
Question 2
The client receiving a continuous enteral tube feeding of 450 mOsm/L develops diarrhea. The nurse understands the most likely cause could be:
a. hypertonicity of the solution.
b. too-slow administration of tube feeding.
c. flushing the tube with tap water every eight hours.
d. the enteral formula cannot fully meet nutritional needs.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Subcutaneous drug administration: (a) cross section of skin showing depth of needle insertion;
Action of Hunger Signals on Feeding Circuits in the Brain
Endotracheal Tube
Equipment used for administering inhalation medications.
Food webs show feeding relationships and energy flow