What is important to check before giving nutrition through a tube?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Correct position of the tube
Confirming tube placement is a critical safety step before feeding, according to the method and policy used by trained healthcare staff. A misplaced tube can allow feed to enter the airway and cause aspiration, coughing, respiratory distress, or serious harm. Volume and clothing may matter, but correct placement has priority before feed is started.
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Correct position of the tube
Why is this the correct answer?
Confirming tube placement is a critical safety step before feeding, according to the method and policy used by trained healthcare staff. A misplaced tube can allow feed to enter the airway and cause aspiration, coughing, respiratory distress, or serious harm. Volume and clothing may matter, but correct placement has priority before feed is started.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Feeding routes.
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