Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 11-3

Administering a Tube Feeding (Continued)

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b. Hang feeding container on IV pole. Allow solution to

flow through tubing.

c. Connect to feeding pump following manufacturer’s

directions. Set rate. Maintain the patient in the upright

position throughout the feeding. If the patient needs to

temporarily lie flat, the feeding should be paused. The

feeding may be resumed after the patient’s position has

been changed back to at least 30 to 45 degrees.

d.Check placement of tube and gastric residual every

4 to 6 hours.

17. Observe the patient’s response during and after tube feed-
    ing and assess the abdomen at least once a shift.
    18.Have patient remain in upright position for at least
    1 hour after feeding.


18. Remove equipment and return patient to a position of
    comfort. Remove gloves. Raise side rail and lower bed.


19. Put on gloves. Wash and clean equipment or replace
    according to agency policy. Remove gloves.


20. Remove additional PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.

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