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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 1 |
Check Dr’s orders.Gather equip. ID
patient. Explain procedure. Assess patient’s ability to assist in re-positioning. |
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 2 |
* Place patient in High Fowlers position.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 3 |
*Wash hands.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 4 |
Provide privacy.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 5 |
Set up work environment: position bed, trashcan and bedside table.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 6 |
*Assess pt’s abdomen.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 7 |
Put on clean gloves.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 8 |
*Check pH for correct tube placement. Observe color of contents. Measure length of exposed tube.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 9 |
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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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 10 |
Pull plunger from irrigation syringe and reconnect to the tube. Flush tube with 30cc sterile water or tap water.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 11 |
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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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 12 |
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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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 13 |
When syringe has emptied disconnect from tube and clamp.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 14 |
Reassess abdomen.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 15 |
*Have patient remain in High Fowlers position for 30-60 minutes.
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Administering Tube Feeding per Gravity
Step 16 |
Remove all equipment. Remove gloves. Wash Hands.
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