STUDENT NAME Miranda SKILL NAME Gastrostomy feeding (G-tube) REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Enter text. Nausea or vomiting; Skin irritation around the tubing site; Diarrhea three times or more in a 24-hr period. Use clean/sterile technique, address potential allergies, perform hand hygiene, educated on anti...
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Nursing Skill
Description of Skill
Gastrostomy feeding is a method of providing nutrients to clients who cannot consume foods orally. An artificial external opening is created into the stomach for nutritional support.
Potential
ComplicationsATI Nursing Skills Template gastrostomy feeding
STUDENT NAME Miranda
SKILL NAME Gastrostomy feeding (G-tube) REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Enter text.
This study source was downloaded by 100000829725281 from CourseHero.com on 09-24-2021 01:19:25 GMT -05:00Client Education
Explain the procure to the client prior to starting the procedure; Communicate with the client during the procedure to ensure the client is aware of what is happening and what they need to do; Evaluate the client’s ability to assist and/or cooperate; Establish a means of communication to signal distress, such as
the client raising a hand.Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
Pre: Review the prescription and purpose, identify the patient, provide teaching, evaluate client understanding, preform hand hygiene, Set up equipment, Provide privacy.Intra: Abdominal assessment, raise bed, position patient to high-Fowler's (if possible), assess nares, use correct procedure to insert tube, check placement; Aspirate gently to collect gastric contents, testing pH (4 or less is expected), and assess odor, color, and consistency.Confirm placement with an x-ray.Post: maintain Tube, measure output, provide comfort,CONSIDERATIONS Indications
Critical illness/trauma; Neurological and muscular disorders; Cancer that affects the head and neck, upper GI tract; Gastrointestinal disorders; Respiratory failure with prolonged intubation Inadequate oral intake.
Outcomes/Evaluation
Pt receives nutrition needed.
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