Check Placement Steps Flashcards

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Checking Placement Steps:

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  1. Verify Tube Placement - How?
  2. Aspirate to assess tube patency/gastric contents if pt is symptomatic
    -Exception: NOT jejunostomy(BEST CHECKED W/ X-RAY) tubes, levin or dobhoff tubes (small openings)
  3. Measure contents and return-see agency/hospital protocol
  4. Flush with 30mL sterile water
  5. Document findings
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