A client is discharged home with enteral feedings. A nurse instructs the caregiver to:
A. Flush the tube out after administering medications
B. Keep the tube loose to allow for client movement
C. Use sterile technique when preparing and administering the feedings
D. Hang enough formula each time to cover 8 to 12 hours of feeding
A
A. Discuss flushing of tube after administration of feedings or medications to prevent clogging.
B. Discuss measures to stabilize feeding tube in clients with abdominal tubes and to protect skin integrity. This prevents tube from dislodging and prevents skin breakdown.
C. Perform hand hygiene to reduce transfer of microorganisms.
D. Limiting amount of formula "hung" at one time to amount that can be infused in a 4- to 6-hour period.
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