A patient with a jejunostomy tube has developed an infection around the tube's insertion site. What measure would most likely correct this situation?

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A patient with a jejunostomy tube has developed an infection around the tube's insertion site. What measure would most likely correct this situation? ​

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Applying a protective dressing around the insertion site can help prevent further infection and promote healing. Using a small-bore tube or ensuring appropriate medication doses may be important factors in preventing infection, but they will not address the existing infection. Removing the tube for 24 hours may be necessary in some cases, but it is not the most effective measure to correct the infection.

A Patient with a Jejunostomy Tube Has Developed an Infection