Peg Tube Teaching 2220
Peg TubeLast updated March 5, 2018
Last updated March 5, 2018
SN to instruct patient Keep the site covered when you shower. Tape a piece of clear adhesive plastic over the dressing to keep it dry while you shower...
instructed patient call nurse or doctor if your body changes: Nausea or vomiting that does not go away, constipation with no bowel movement for 3 da...
Instructed patient to check for redness and swelling in the area where the tube goes into your body. Check for fluid draining from your stoma (the ho...
Instructed patient for the first 4-6 weeks after placement of a new PEG, bath water should not be so deep that the tube is under the water. Shower wa...
Instructed patient you may need to keep track of how much formula and other liquids you have each day. You may also need to keep track of how much yo...