Question

Many tube feeding complications can be prevented by selecting the formula and feeding route wisely, preparing the formula correctly, and delivering it appropriately.a. Trueb. False

Answer 1

True

Step-by-step explanation:

Its importnant to find a formulal that works for the idnviaul, and findning the most tolarable feeding rate fot the pateinet. Formula higher in calories are harder to digest so a patient could need one with less calories with a longer and slower feed time.

Most important is the formula hang time, each type of formula has a diffrent length of time of how long it can last in the feeding bag without refrideration, if the formula is left in the feeding bag to long it can give the paitnet food poisioning. It's reccomeend for the paitents at home to use an icepack on warmer and hotter day.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) True.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gastroenteric tube feeding is used to help patients who are unable to voluntarily ingest food normally. It is also required where the patient suffers from chronic neurological or mechanical dysphagia or gut dysfunction, or where the patient is very ill.

Some of the complications which may arise from tube feeding are:

• Dehydration
• Diarrhoea
• Skin Issues (around the site of the tube)
• Constipation
• Unintentional perforation in the patients intestines
• Abdominal Infection etc

These complications may be reduced by carefully following tube feeding procedures especially as it relates to the choice and content of food, the routine of feeding, apportionment, etc.

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