A client has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in place. Which of these actions must the nurse take when caring for this client?
a. Rotate the PEG tube daily.
b. Keep the PEG tube pinned to the client's gown at all times.
c. Minimize flushing of the PEG tube.
d. Cleanse the skin around the client's PEG tube with hydrogen peroxide.
A
The PEG tube requires daily rotation to relieve pressure of the skin.
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