A 20-year-old man with extensive facial injuries from a motor vehicle crash is receiving tube feedings through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gastric residual volume is assessed every 4 to 6 hours to decrease the risk for aspiration.The patient does not need to be positioned on the left side.Bolus feedings can be administered through a PEG tube.An x-ray is obtained immediately after placement of the PEG tube to check position,but daily x-rays are not needed.

A 20-Year-Old Man with Extensive Facial Injuries from a Motor