Insertion of NG tube
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| Check the Order & gather supplies (including a glass of water and straw) |
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| Identify the Patient with 2 identifiers |
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| Explain the procedure to the patient |
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| Wash hands |
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| Provide Privacy |
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| Place the client in the High Fowlers position and raise the bed to a comfortable working level. |
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| Determine the length of the tubing by measuring from the back of the ear to the tip of the nose, and to the xyphoid process. Mark the spot with a piece of tape. |
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| Squeeze out the lube into the basin |
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| Place absorptive pad on the clients chest & place a basin near the patient as well, incase they get sick. |
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| Don gloves |
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| Hand the patient the glass of water and explain to them it will help to ease the tube down into the stomach. |
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| Lubricate the tip of the tubing and gently insert into the nostril advancing the tubing to the posterior pharynx. |
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| Have the client tilt forward, take a deep breath and have them drink the water slowly, advance the tube, until the marked portion is reached. |
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| Apirate the gastric contents about 20 mls, and check the pH level. If its less than 5, it is in the stomach. (it will be red) |
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| Tape the tube to the clients nose and measure the remaining distance of the tube. |
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| Anchor the tubing to the clients gown, and then this is when you would begin suctioning. |
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| Discard of all supplies and gloves. |
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| Check the patient's pain level and make sure they are comfortable |
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| Lower the bed and raise the side rail |
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| Make sure the call bell is within reach. |
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| Wash hands. |
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| document the procedure. Note the color, pH, patients response, length of tube remaining |
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