Question

a nurse is managing a client's continuous tube feeding via an ng tube. how often should the nurse check for residual?

Answer 1

When utilizing a PEG, it's crucial to evaluate tube feeding residuals before bolus feedings and every 4 hours while the patient is getting continuous feedings.

How frequently should a continuous feeding have residual checked?

For patients who are not severely ill, it is recommended that GRV be evaluated every four hours for the first 48 hours of gastric feeding and then every six to eight hours after that.

Before administering a tube feeding, the nurse looks for any leftover stomach contents for what reason?

In order to lower the risk of aspiration pneumonia, it is usual practice to assess gastric residual volumes (GRV) in tube-fed patients.

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