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When is a NG tube removed?
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When stomach does not need to be decompressed, gastric secretions empty normally into the duodenum, and when intestinal motility returns.
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What is needed before an NG tube can be removed?
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A physician's order!
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What should the nurse do first to remove an NG tube (after checking for physicians order)?
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Turn off gastric suction, listen for bowel sounds. Ask client if flatus or BMs present (signals return of peristalsis)
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What side of the bed should the nurse stand on q inserting or removing a NG tube?
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Right side if right-handed, left side if left-handed. (Easier manipulation)
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What should the nurse do after turning off suction and speaking q client?
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Flush tube c 30 ml of air to flush secretions (prevent aspiration upon removal)
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What should the nurse do after flushing with air?
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Kink tube, have client hold breath, and pull out tube smoothly and quickly.
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What is the last thing the nurse should do p removing NG tube?
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Note COCA of drainage, chart on I&O, clean nares and provide mouth care.
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