Nursing Care for Enteral Tube Feedings

Enteral tube feedings are indicated in patients with a functioning GI tract but cannot consume enough calories ______

Orogastric, nasogastric, nasojejunal, or nasoduodenal tubes are inserted along existing anatomy, while gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes are inserted directly into the GI tract through a surgical opening in the ______

Nursing care related to enteral tube feedings involves monitoring for signs of intolerance, maintaining tube patency, and preventing ______ complications

Most medications given by the IV route must be given at a specified ______ and diluted properly to prevent overdose or toxicity

Knowledge of the drug, the amount of drug to be administered, the minimum dilution of the drug, the type of solution for dilution or infusion, the compatibility of various solutions and medications, the length of time for infusion, and the ______ of infusion is required

The primary methods for IV medication administration is a syringe pump, this method provides a highly precise rate of ______

Discuss atraumatic approaches to care in medication administration in children: Involve parents to reduce stress Follow routines from home if appropriate to reduce stress Offer simple choices to ______ Allow child to touch/play with equipment

Do not ask preschooler if they will take medicine Explain to school age child in ______ terms Establish reward system for school age child

Establish reward system for school age child Maintain adolescent's privacy Respect and be sensitive to the needs of the ______