Peg Tube

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You may need to check your weight daily or weekly. Keep a record of your weights and bring it to your follow-up visits. Your healthcare provider may n...

Peg Tube Teaching 2222

Instructed patient you may need to keep track of how much formula and other liquids you have each day. You may also 
need to keep track of how much yo...

Peg Tube Teaching 2221

Instructed patient to check for redness and swelling in the area where the tube goes into your body. Check for fluid draining 
from your stoma (the ho...

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Instructed patient keep the skin around your PEG tube dry. This will help prevent skin irritation and infection.

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Instructed patient f the blockage does not clear, clamp the tube for at least 5-15 minutes, allowing the warm water to soften
 the clog.

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SN instructed patient / caregiver to always flush your PEG tube before and after each use. This helps prevent blockage from formula or medicine. Use a...

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Instructed patient call your doctor if the following persist: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or dehydration, call your doctor if you have redness, pa...

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Instructed caregiver when to Call the doctor: If you have choking or difficulty breathing during a feeding, stop the feeding and call your doctor imme...

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Caregiver instructed about feeding and tube care to prevent a clogged feeding tube, flush your tube with water each time after giving a feeding or med...

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Skilled nurse teach caregiver A bolus feeding is an amount of formula given over a short period of time. Feeding syringe: Connect the feeding syringe...