What information should the nurse include in teaching parents how to care for a child's gastrostomy tube at home?

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The nurse should instruct the parents to clean around the insertion site daily with soap and water to prevent infection.

Answer: C
 The nurse should inform the parents to expect some leakage around the button and to keep the skin clean and dry to prevent skin breakdown.

Answer: A and D are incorrect because the nurse should make sure the parents do not turn or remove the gastrostomy tube, as this can cause injury or dislodgement. Cleaning the tube should be done in place and not removed for cleaning.

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