Peg Tube Teaching 2194
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.
Reviewed March 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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