If a patient is on tube feeding and oral water is unsafe how can water needs be met?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Water flush through the tube as medically instructed
When swallowing is unsafe, giving water by mouth may lead to choking or aspiration. If the feeding tube is appropriate and functioning, prescribed sterile or safe water flushes may contribute to fluid needs, while the healthcare team monitors total intake, urine output, electrolytes, and medical restrictions. Water should never be forced orally.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Water flush through the tube as medically instructed
Why is this the correct answer?
When swallowing is unsafe, giving water by mouth may lead to choking or aspiration. If the feeding tube is appropriate and functioning, prescribed sterile or safe water flushes may contribute to fluid needs, while the healthcare team monitors total intake, urine output, electrolytes, and medical restrictions. Water should never be forced orally.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Water safety and purification methods.
