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MedSurge C44
Question | Answer |
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Purposes of GI intubation | Decompress the stomach , Lavage the stomach, Diagnose GI disorders, Administer medications and feeding, To compress a bleeding site, To aspirate gastric contents for analysis |
keep NG tubes | above waist |
use suction tube to | decompress stomach |
NG tubes can be inserted | in the nose or mouth |
Pts with NG tubes need to have | good oral hygiene |
Can tell an NG tube is in place by an | XRAY |
Gastric Residual | How much is left in the pts stomach |
Potential Problems of NG tubes | Tube displacement, Tube obstruction, Nasopharyngeal irritation, Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Gas, bloating, cramping, Dumping syndrome, Aspiration, pneumonia, Hyperglycemia, Dehydration and azotemia |
Flush tube with __ mL before and after using tube | 30 |
flush tube with ___ between meds | a smaller than 30 mL amount |
Dumping Syndrome | food dumps too quickly from stomach into small intestine, s/s: gas, bloating, dizziness, weakness, tachycardia, diaphoretic |
Keep HOB 30 degrees to prevent | aspiration |