A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old with a gastrostomy tube. The girl has skin breakdown and irritation at the insertion site. Which of the following would be most appropriate method to secure the gastrostomy tube?
A) Nipple method
B) Taping method
C) Tension loop method
D) Hydroactive dressing method
D
Response:
The hydroactive skin method is the most appropriate when skin breakdown and irritation are present at the insertion site. The hydroactive dressing material prevents further irritation and allows the skin breakdown to heal. The other methods all stabilize the gastrostomy tube, but the hydroactive dressing method is most appropriate when irritation or skin breakdown is present.
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