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Can anyone give me some pointers on how to reinsert a new Gtube after the resident pulled theirs out? I have never had to deal with this, but I would like to be prepared. I searched Youtube for a procedure video, but I couldn't find one. Thank you.
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A home health patient has a G-J-tube (the narrow bore J tube is inserted through the G-tube. The J tube was being used to infuse Jevity 1.5 cal/ml enteral feeding, until it became clogged - almost a week ago The patient may not require the tube muc...
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I work at an LTC (new grad) as an RN and my employer told me they want to "quiz" me on med admin through g tube so they're going to watch me do one. I believe the patient I have has A LOT of meds through the g-tube, including gabapentin (which is in...
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So I have been working with my patient who has a G-J tube and I was told by her RN that before I start her enteral feeding I should check her gastric residual which makes perfect sense until she asks me to put in 30ml of h20 in there and only start t...
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I had a patient with a g tube and gave oral liquid Tylenol through it. Provider ordered it this way knowing patient didn’t take any PO meds. Probably a dumb question but this is the only of 25 meds I didn’t have to make a clarification with pharmacy ...
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I have a student with a new g-tube. This is my first go with one in the school setting and I'm trying to be sure I have all of my legal ducks in a row. What has been your experience with what we can and cannot do if the tube were to be accidentally p...
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For my fellow Texas school nurses--
Anyone know if medications that go down a G-tube (mickey button with extension set) can be delegated to trained UAP's? I've tried searching the TX BON for this guidance but can't find it specific to crushing ...
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Hi, I'm a new CNA working at a hospital and have noticed that we take oral temps on all patients including those with NG tubes and oxygen. I was taught that in such instances we should use an alternative means of obtaining temperature. The patients I...
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I was always told that if a resident pulls out a G-J tube that you are not to put in a temporary foley catheter tube because a G-J tube is surgically implanted. However, I am now being told it is OK for LPN's to put in a temporary foley catheter tub...
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We have new little packets of protonix beads specifically for g-tubes. The med instructions say to draw up with apple juice and flush with apple juice until clear. That's what I did but it still clogged the tube:( My coworker says she always uses war...
