Peg Tube Teaching 2229
Peg TubeLast updated March 5, 2018
Last updated March 5, 2018
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...
instructed patient call nurse or doctor if your body changes: Nausea or vomiting that does not go away, constipation with no bowel movement for 3 da...
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...
Instructed patient for the first 4-6 weeks after placement of a new PEG, bath water should not be so deep that the tube is under the water. Shower wa...
Instructed caregiver keep the patient's skin around her PEG tube dry. This will help prevent skin irritation and infection. Caregiver verbalized under...