NUR 3227C Exam 2 (Complete And Verified Study material) (12pages) LEARNEXAMS

A client with dementia is discharged home with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in place. A family members receives instructions about how to care for the tube. Which action observed by the home health nurse indicates that the family member is effectively managing the client's care? A. keeps the empty feeding bag attached to the tubing B. flushes the tube with air after medication is given C. replaces the tube on a weekly basis D. elevates the head of the bed after the feeding The nurse is preparing to administer a nasogastric tube feeding. List the steps of the procedure in the order in which they should be performed. A. instill the prescribed solution B. monitor the client's output on a regular basis C. verify the solution to be administered D. document the client's response to the procedure E. aspirate the contents of the stomach C, E, A, D, B The nurse is teaching a student nurse about how to administer percutaneous enterostomal gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding. Which information would the nurse include? SATA. A. keep the head of the client's bed elevated at least 10 degrees B. connect the tube feeding bag to the client and feeding pump C. flush with warm water before feeding D. check the prescription for the correct formula E. set the correct rate and initiate the pump F. check for diarrhea A client is being prepared for surgery to have placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. The client asks why the PEG tube is preferred over the existing nasogastric tube that is being used for feedings. Which explanation would the nurse give for why a PEG tube is preferred for administering a tube feeding? A. there is less chance of aspiration with