PEG tube not being used?

[BraveHeartABC]

Excuse my ignorance but I never work with feeding tubes. I had a patient that has a PEG tube for about 2 months. Previously had hiatal hernia surgery. My question is what is this PEG doing for the patient right now if not being used? No tube feeding, on a regular diet, takes meds PO. She will be getting it out in a few weeks. I only have orders to flush it daily and PRN, and do skin care. 

[speedynurse, ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

Have you asked what it was placed for? Generally, they are left in place for longer than necessary to ensure it’s not needed again.