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a MCPHS- Provider I- Ch 36 Gastrointestinal Intubation & Special Nutritional(TS)

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Small intestine sections in which a GI tube will be placed   Duodenum, Jejunum  
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Peristalsis causes tube to pass from stomach to intestines in   24 hours  
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Length added after xiphoid process r/t NG tube measurement   6 inches for stomach placement, 8-10 inches for intestinal placement  
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Pt instruction r/t NG tube reaching nasopharynx   Lower head, Swallow as tube is advanced/Sip water through a straw  
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3 methods to confirm placement r/t NG tube   Measure tube length, Visual assessment of aspirate, pH of aspirate  
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Gastric vs. Intestinal vs. Respiratory aspirate r/t pH   G:acidic 1-5, I:6 or higher, R:Alkaline 7+  
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Liquids that can declog tubes   Cola, Cranberry juice, Mix of pancreatic enzymes  
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Tube irrigation schedule   Every 4-6 hours to maintain patency  
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Measures to relieve discomfort r/t NG tubes   Lozenges, Gum, Sucking on hard candy, Limited talking  
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Sx r/t fluid volume deficit   Dry skin/mucous membranes, Decreased urinary output, Lethargy, Increased HR  
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Measure taken b/f NG tube is removed   Flushed w/10 mL of water/NS to ensure it is free of debris and away from gastric lining  
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Amino acids vs. CHO vs. Proteins vs. Fats vs. Electrolytes r/t Osmotic effects   AA, CHO, Electrolytes:great effect, Proteins:less effect, Fats:no effect  
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Dumping syndrome   concentrated solution w/high osmolality moves water to stomach/intestines from surrounding organs/vessels  
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Manifestations r/t Dumping syndrome   Feeling of fullness, N/V, Dehydration, Hypotension, Tachycardia  
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Intermittent bolus feeding administration   Administered to stomach, Large amounts(300-400 mL) at designated intervals  
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Continuous infustion method administration   Administered to small intestine, Decreases abd distention, gastric residuals & risk of aspiration  
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Method used to wean Pt from tube feedings to oral diet   Cyclic feeding  
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Residual gastric content measurement   Measured b/f each feeding/ Every 4-8 hours during continuous feedings  
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Overall goal r/t Tube feedings   Positive nitrogen balance & weight maintenance/gain  
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NG tube flushing indications   B/f & after medication/tube feeding, 2x daily when tube is not being used  
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Medication mixing r/t Feeding formula   They are not mixed w/each other or w/feeding formulas  
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Formula temp   Room temp, Not cold  
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Prevention methods r/t Dumping syndrome   Slow formula instillation rate, Room temp feedings, Administer continuous drip feeding  
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Upright position duration post-feeding   Maintained for at least 1 hour  
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Water administration r/t Tube feedings   During and 4-6 hours after feedings to prevent hypertonic dehydration  
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