Question

A charge nurse is evaluating a plan of care that a newly licensed nurse developed for a client who is to receive a continuous ng tube feeding

a) Use a 60mL syringe to flush out a clogged tube

b) The nurse should discontinue the NG tube feeding immediately.

c) The nurse should consult with the physician to change the feeding method.

d) The nurse should encourage the client to refuse the NG tube feeding.

Answer 1

A charge nurse evaluating a plan of care for NG tube feeding should consider using a 60mL syringe to flush out clogged tubes before discontinuing the feeding.

Step-by-step explanation:

When evaluating a plan of care for a client receiving a continuous NG tube feeding, a charge nurse should consider several factors. A) Using a 60mL syringe to flush out a clogged tube is an appropriate intervention to try before discontinuing the feeding. B) Discontinuing the NG tube feeding immediately may not be necessary if the clog can be cleared successfully. C) Consulting with the physician to change the feeding method may be necessary if the clog cannot be cleared effectively. D) Encouraging the client to refuse the NG tube feeding should only be considered after exhausting other appropriate interventions.