000 Administering Tube Feeding Per Gravity

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Check Dr’s orders.Gather equip. ID
patient. Explain procedure. Assess patient’s ability to assist in re-positioning.

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* Place patient in High Fowlers position.

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*Wash hands.

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Provide privacy.

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Set up work environment: position bed, trashcan and bedside table.

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*Assess pt’s abdomen.

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Put on clean gloves.

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*Check pH for correct tube placement. Observe color of contents. Measure length of exposed tube.

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Aspirate all gastric cont.w/syringe & measure.Proceed w/feeding if residual doesn't exceed agency
policy or doctor’s orders.
Replace gastric content.

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Pull plunger from irrigation syringe and reconnect to the tube. Flush tube with 30cc sterile water or tap water.

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Wipe top tube feedingcan w/alcohol wipes. Pour ordered amount into syringe, open clamp (if applicable) and allow feeding to enter tube at a moderate rate.

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Add 30 to 60cc of water for irrigation to syringe when feeding is almost completed and allow it to run through tube.

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When syringe has emptied disconnect from tube and clamp.

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Reassess abdomen.

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*Have patient remain in High Fowlers position for 30-60 minutes.

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Remove all equipment. Remove gloves. Wash Hands.

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