Which Information Should the Nurse Include in Teaching Parents How

question 39

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Never turn the gastrostomy button.
• B)Clean around the insertion site daily with soap and water.
• C)Expect some leakage around the button.
• D)Remove the tube for cleaning once a week.

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