When administering a gavage feeding to a school-age child, the nurse should:
a. lubricate the tip of the feeding tube with Vaseline to facilitate passage.
b. check the placement of the tube by inserting 20 ml of sterile water.
c. administer feedings over 5 to 10 minutes.
d. position on right side after administering feeding.
ANS: D
Position the child with the head elevated about 30 degrees and on the right side or abdomen for at least 1 hour. This is in the same manner as after any infant feeding to minimize the possibility of regurgitation and aspiration. Insert a tube that has been lubricated with sterile water or water-soluble lubricant. With a syringe, inject a small amount of air into the tube, while simultaneously listening with a stethoscope over the stomach area. Feedings should be administered via gravity flow and take from 15 to 30 minutes to complete.
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