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 you urinate and how many times you have a bowel movement each day. Bring this record to
your follow-up visits.
Reviewed March 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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