Peg Tube Teaching 2281 | Nurse Teachings

SN to instruct patient Keep the site covered when you shower. Tape a piece of clear adhesive plastic over the dressing to keep it dry while you shower. Do not take tub baths.

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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 caregiver when to Call the doctor: If you have choking or difficulty breathing during a f...

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...