Performing hand hygiene Show Rationale Test-Taking Tip: Key words or
phrases in the question stem such as first, primary, early, or best are important. Similarly, words such as only, always, never, and all in the alternatives are frequently evidence of a wrong response. No real absolutes exist in life; however, every rule has its exceptions, so answer with care. How often should enteral feeding bags be changed?The feeding bag should be changed every 24 hours. Food (formula) should not be left in the bag for more than 4 hours. So, only put 4 hours (or less) worth of food in the feeding bag at a time. All of the equipment can be cleaned with warm, soapy water and hung to dry.
How often should the nurse change the feeding bag for a patient who is prescribed an intermittent enteral feeding?The feeding bag that is used to administer intermittent enteral feedings is changed every 24 hours or daily. Changing the bag every 8 hours and every 12 hours is more often than necessary.
What are nursing considerations for enteral feeding?When beginning enteral feedings, monitor the patient for feeding tolerance. Assess the abdomen by auscultating for bowel sounds and palpating for rigidity, distention, and tenderness. Know that patients who complain of fullness or nausea after a feeding starts may have higher a GRV.
Can you reuse enteral feeding bags?Abstract. Background: The reuse of enteral tube feeding (ETF) equipment is not recommended due to the risk of microbial contamination and subsequent risk of infection; however, this practice continues in many ambulatory settings.
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