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11 Cards in this Set
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place pt in a ? postion
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high fowlers, pillows behind head and shoulders
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assess?
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nasal patency
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determine ?
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length of tube to be inserted and mark with tape.
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for placement in stomach measure ?
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distance from tip of nose to earlobe to xiphoid process of sternum
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wearing clean gloves...
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lubricate tube and insert gently through nostril to back of throat (posterior nasopharynx)
when tube reaches back of throat, allow pt to relax a moment |
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encourage pt to
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swallow tube
(if possible, give water with straw to facilitate swallowing) advance tube as pt swallows until desired length has been passed |
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check for
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position of tube in back of throat with tongue blade
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check for placement of tube . Proper placement is essential.
USING A CATHETER TIP SYRINGE... |
gently aspirate for gastric fluid;
measure pH gastric pH ranges from 1 to 4 |
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if tube is not in stomach
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advance another 2.5 to 5 cm (1-2 in)
and again check position |
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secure tube
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to nose with tape or tube fixation device
fasten end of ng tube/suction tubing to pt gown |
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obtain xray of ab to ..
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.check final position of tube
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