The nurse is caring for a patient with a jejunostomy tube. Which statement by the nurse indicates the need for additional information to safely manage the medical intervention?

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The statement about keeping the patient on bed rest until the tube can be removed indicates a need for additional information. Patients with a jejunostomy tube do not necessarily need to be on bed rest, and mobility can be encouraged as tolerated.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Jejunostomy