Ati Med Surg Proctored ;GI Adult Medical Surgical Exam
Well Elaborated Guide 2022-2023
A nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior to initiating the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Flush the tube with water.
B. Place the client in semi-Fowler's position.
C. Cleanse the skin around the tube site.
D. Aspirate the tube for residual contents. - Ans-B. Place the client in semi-Fowler's position.