Parents Are Being Taught How to Feed Their Infant Using

question 33

Multiple Choice

Parents are being taught how to feed their infant using a newly placed gastrostomy tube (G-tube) .What is essential information for the parents to receive?

• A) Verify placement before each feeding.
• B) Use a syringe with a plunger to give the infant bolus feedings.
• C) Position the infant on the right side during and after the feeding.
• D) Beefy red tissue around the G-tube site must be reported to the practitioner.

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