The care of an individual with a feeding tube requires you to be alert for the presence of complications such as displacement or infection at the insertion site. This course discusses how to provide site care and check for gastric residual.
The care of an individual with a feeding tube requires you to be alert for the presence of complications such as displacement or infection at the insertion site. This course discusses how to provide site care and check for gastric residual.
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Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Disclosure: Annette Brownlee BSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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