A feeding tube is placed in a patient receiving positive pressure ventilation to prevent inadequate nutrition. what should the nurse avoid while verifying the placement of the feeding tube?

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Ruth Hawkins

25 June, 13:36

A feeding tube is placed in a patient receiving positive pressure ventilation to prevent inadequate nutrition. what should the nurse avoid while verifying the placement of the feeding tube?

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Wiley · Answer 1

The nurse should avoid listening for air after injection, because it is not a reliable method for verification of its placement. What nurse should do is something of the following: Observe for signs of respiratory distress, measure pH of aspirate, observe visual characteristics of aspirate.