Asked by Riley Dunagan on Apr 26, 2024
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A patient is discharged and is sent home with enteral feedings.What instructions should the nurse give to the caregiver?
A) Flush the tube out after administering medications.
B) Keep the tube loose to allow for patient movement.
C) Use sterile technique when preparing and administering feedings.
D) Hang enough formula each time to cover 8 to 12 hours of feeding.
Enteral Feedings
The delivery of nutrients directly into the stomach or intestine via a feeding tube.
Administering Medications
The process of giving drugs to a patient as prescribed, which can be oral, intravenous, or through other routes.
Sterile Technique
A set of specific practices and procedures in medical settings aimed at eliminating all microorganisms from an object or area to prevent infection.
- Comprehend the crucial directives for attending to patients equipped with nasogastric (NG) tubes and receiving enteral nutrition.
- Understand and teach the practice of medical asepsis in home care settings, especially related to enteral feedings and medication administration.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the crucial directives for attending to patients equipped with nasogastric (NG) tubes and receiving enteral nutrition.
- Understand and teach the practice of medical asepsis in home care settings, especially related to enteral feedings and medication administration.
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