Check for gastric residual before starting feeding will the nurse take when administering a prescribed feeding through the client's g-tube.
A gastrostomy tube, often known as a G-tube, is an implanted medical tool that provides direct access to your child's stomach for additional feeding, hydration, or medicine. Although there are several medical disorders for which G-tubes are utilized, feedings to improve your child's nutrition is the most popular application.
Before commencing to feed the patient, the nurse should check for gastric residual by gently aspirating from the tube with a syringe or by placing the tube below the level of the stomach with just the syringe barrel attached.
The client's head should be lifted between 30 and 45 degrees, and the formula should be allowed to flow naturally rather than being plunged unless the tube is clogged. If it is not contraindicated, the nurse should flush the G-tube after feeding with a tiny amount of water and leave it open for 5 to 10 minutes to let the air out.
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