What Information Should the Nurse Include When Teaching Parents How

question 36

Multiple Choice

What information should the nurse include when 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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