Peg Tube Teaching 2230

Peg Tube

Instructed patient you may need to check your weight daily or weekly, Your healthcare provider may need to change your feeding if your weight changes too quickly. Instructed patient watched closely for any complications, such as an infection or bleeding.

Last updated March 5, 2018

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