Question

The management of the client's gastrostomy is an assessment priority for the home care nurse. What statement would indicate that the client is managing the tube correctly?

a. "I flush my tube with water before and after each of my medications."
b. "I try to stay still most of the time to avoid dislodging my tube."
c. "The only time I flush my tube is when I'm putting in medications."
d. "I clean my stoma twice a day with alcohol."

Answer 1

a. "I flush my tube with water before and after each of my medications."

Step-by-step explanation:

It is mentioned that the management of a client's gastrostomy is an assessment priority for the home care nurse.

Gastrostomy is a name given to the surgery where a tube is inserted into the stomach through the abdomen which swerves as a route to feed and also to drain air.

Now for a home nurse care it is very important to flush the tube with water very frequently in order to avoid occlusion. Flushing should not be limited to medical administration.

Thus the correct answer is

a. "I flush my tube with water before and after each of my medications."