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Title: The nurse is caring for an infant who had surgical repair of a tracheoesophageal
Post by: Desolo on Oct 28, 2014
The nurse is caring for an infant who had surgical repair of a tracheoesophageal fistula 24 hours ago. Gastrostomy feedings have not been started. Nursing actions related to the gastrostomy tube include which of the following?
a.   Keep tube clamped.
b.   Suction tube as needed.
c.   Leave tube open to gravity drainage.
d.   Lower tube to a point below the level of the stomach.



Title: Re: The nurse is caring for an infant who had surgical repair of a tracheoesophageal
Post by: newstart on Nov 1, 2014
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Title: Re: The nurse is caring for an infant who had surgical repair of a tracheoesophageal
Post by: newstart on Nov 2, 2014
:) Welcome