If tube feeding is continuous, the placement of the feeding tube
should be checked
a) every shift.
Each nurse caring for the patient is responsible for verifying that the
tube is located in the proper area for continuous feeding.
b) every hour.
Checking for placement each hour is unnecessary unless the patient is
extremely restless or there is basis for rechecking the tube based on
other patient activities.
c) every 24 hours.
Checking for placement every 24 hours does not meet the standard of
care due the patient receiving continuous tube feedings.
d) when a tube feeding is continuous, it is unnecessary to check
placement.
Even though the feedings are continuous, the placement must be
assessed.
should be checked
a) every shift.
Each nurse caring for the patient is responsible for verifying that the
tube is located in the proper area for continuous feeding.
b) every hour.
Checking for placement each hour is unnecessary unless the patient is
extremely restless or there is basis for rechecking the tube based on
other patient activities.
c) every 24 hours.
Checking for placement every 24 hours does not meet the standard of
care due the patient receiving continuous tube feedings.
d) when a tube feeding is continuous, it is unnecessary to check
placement.
Even though the feedings are continuous, the placement must be
assessed.