Peg Tube Teaching 1703 | Nurse Teachings

Instructed caregiver when to Call the doctor: If you have choking or difficulty breathing during a feeding, stop the feeding and call your doctor immediately.If you cannot unclog your tube, call your doctor immediately.

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SN instructed patient/PCG on aspiration as the most common complication related to tube feeding. SN...

Skilled nurse teach caregiver A bolus feeding is an amount of formula given over a short period of t...

Caregiver instructed about feeding and tube care to prevent a clogged feeding tube, flush your tube...

Instructed patient call your doctor if the following persist: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or deh...

SN instructed patient / caregiver to always flush your PEG tube before and after each use. This help...

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

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

Instructed patient to check for redness and swelling in the area where the tube goes into your body....

Instructed patient you may need to keep track of how much formula and other liquids you have each da...

You may need to check your weight daily or weekly. Keep a record of your weights and bring it to you...