ANATOMY
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Question
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The HCA has been asked to get Mr. Bracket into his wheelchair for his 1600h tube feed, but the client refuses to get out of bed. What does the HCA do?
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Wait five minutes, then get the client into his wheelchair.
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Place client on his left side with pillows under his head.
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Encourage his family to assist with moving client into his wheelchair.
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Place the client in a semi-Fowler’s position.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Prior to administering a feeding through a nasogastric tube, check for residual and validate the tube position has not changed. checking for residuals, administering medications or intermittent feedings, and every 4 – 6 hours during continuous feeding is ideal for preventing tube occlusion.
Detailed explanation-2: -For 30 minutes after feeding, position the patient on his right side with the head elevated to facilitate gastric emptying.
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