The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding to a client with a gastrostomy tube. What should the nurse do before providing this feeding?
1. Assess tube placement.
2. Measure vital signs.
3. Assist the client to a prone position.
4. Lower the head of the bed.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Prior to administering a feeding through a gastrostomy tube, the nurse should assess for tube placement.
Rationale 2: The client's vital signs do not need to be assessed prior to receiving a feeding through a gastrostomy tube.
Rationale 3: The client should be in the sitting or the Fowler's position.
Rationale 4: The head of the bed should be elevated at least 30 degrees.
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