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  • October 18, 2024
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Gastric lavage - ANSWER Removal of stomach contents via an enteral
tube


Gastric gavage - ANSWER Giving solutions (meds, feedings, water
flush, etc.) via an enteral tube

Gastric decompression - ANSWER the process of reducing the pressure
within the stomach by emptying it of its contents, including ingested food
and liquids, gastric juices, and gas

dysphasia - ANSWER difficulty swallowing

Position for patient with continuous enteral tube feedings - ANSWER
Low fowlers (minimum HOB at 30 degrees.

Procedure for a patient receiving intermittent bolus feeding or
medications via an enteral tube - ANSWER A 30-60 ml room
temperature water flush (to clear tube)

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) - ANSWER nutrient-complete solution
given directly into bloodstream when person cannot eat by mouth.

Nasogastric tube - ANSWER Tube inserted through the nose into the
stomach

nasoenteric tube - ANSWER Feeding tube inserted through the nose
into the stomach and beyond the pylorus into the small intestine

PEG tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) - ANSWER Tube that
is surgically placed into a patient's stomach through the abdominal wall
and provides a means of feeding or oral intake or medication

, j-tube (jejunostomy tube) - ANSWER enteral feeding system in which the
upper gastrointestinal tract is bypassed completely, and food &
medication are delivered into the jejunum, rather than the stomach.

Examples of Intake - ANSWER Oral solutions, IV solution, enteral
solutions

Examples of output - ANSWER Urine, blood or wound drainage, liquid
stool, vomit

mL (milliliter) - ANSWER unit of measure to record intake and output

Normal fasting blood glucose for a non Diabetic patient? - ANSWER 70-
100

Symptoms of hypoglycemia - ANSWER Hypo-Nervousness, shakiness,
nausea, headache, irritability, clamminess, hunger, weakness, fatigue,
low FSBS, confusion, seizures, coma

Symptoms of hyperglycemia - ANSWER Hot, dry skin; flushed;
increased thirst; dry mouth; headache; frequent urination; elevated
FSBS; confusion; coma; death

Purpose for different consistency of foods and liquids such as puree and
nectar thick - ANSWER Prevention of aspiration in patients with varying
degrees of dysphasia

Nursing care requirements for the patient with an enteral tube. -
ANSWER Check tube placement before each feeding
Check residual volume before each feeding
Elevate the HOB
Maintain tube patency
Assess bowel sounds
Monitor I/O, ensuring balance
Monitor weight, noting losses
Monitor for diarrhea/constipation
J-tube, Peg Tube : Requires daily insertion-site care

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