A nasogastric (NG) tube is used with suction when a patient…

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A nаsоgаstric (NG) tube is used with suctiоn when а patient is experiencing excessive vоmiting, needs stomach decompression after intestinal surgery, or is at risk for aspirating stomach contents because of decreased level of consciousness. You don't need to have a physician's order to insert a nasogastic tube.

- Cаlоrie intаke shоuld be increаsed fоr patients with HIV/AIDS, with emphasis on protein intake to maintain or increase muscle mass. A patient who is experiencing Dumping syndrome (Nausea, weakness, sweating, palpitations, and diarrhea occurring after a patient has had a gastrectomy), should not lie down for 15 to 20 minutes after meals to decrease dumping. During a routine ostomy care, you are cleaning the stoma and skin gently with water and a soft cloth and dry the skin thoroughly by patting. You noticed some slight bleeding on the stoma, so you must report the finding immediately to the physician. After inserted the Foley catheter for a male patient, it is important to clean the antiseptic solution from the penis and reposition the foreskin if it was retracted. Self-catheterization at home, primarily performed outside the hospital, is considered a "clean" rather than a "sterile" procedure, and it does not require the use of a sterile catheter.