While caring for a client with a gastrostomy (GT) tube, it is important for the nurse to:
1. clean it weekly.
2. flush it with water before and after the feeding.
3. change the GT tube daily.
4. not give medications through the tube.
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The GT site should be cleaned daily, and it is important that the nurse flush the tube with water before and after the feedings and medication administration to avoid tube obstruction. The site of the tube should be cleaned daily. The GT is not changed daily. The GT is used for medication administration.
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