Enteral Nutrition
Nutritional formula delivered into the GI tract through a feeding tube
Enteral Nutrition
The inhalation of fluid or an object into the lungs
Aspiration
giving fluids through a needle, cannula or catheter into a vein
IV (Intravenous) therapy
IV fluids entering surrounding tissues
Infiltration
cleaning up dribbles and spills in a tactful way allows you to provide this for your patients
Dignity
Another term for tube feeding
Gavage
The backward flow of of stomach contents into the mouth
Regurgitation
Purposes for IV therapy
hydration
mineral/vitamin replacement
to provide sugar
administration of meds/blood
Hyperalimentation/TPN (total parenteral nutrition)
A percentage of the recommended daily amount of a nutrient in a serving of food
daily value (DV)
For patients with vision loss, use this technique when describing the location of foods and fluids
numbers on a clock
Reasons why a patient requires tube feeding
cancer of head, neck, esophagus
trauma/surgery to face, mouth, head, neck
dysphagia caused by paralysis
coma
dementia
S&S to report immediately
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
discomfort, coughing, tachycardia, elevated temp
distended abd, flatulence
S&S resp. distress
ostomy site complications
Another name for central venous catheters/central lines
PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter)
This age group should eat foods high in protein and calcium
Older adults
There are this many common consistencies of thickened liquids
3
These are types of feeding tubes
NG tube (nasogastric tube)
Nasointestinal tube
G-tube (Gastrostomy tube)
GJ-tube (gastro-jejunostomy
J-tube (jejunostomy tube)
PEG tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
This aspect of personal care is extra important for a patient ordered NPO
Localized S&S to report
bleeding
edema
pale/red skin
c/o pain at or above site
hot/cold skin near site
leaking fluid
personal choices, allergies, food intolerances, culture, religion, finances, appetite, illness and age all impact what
eating and nutrition
common consistencies of thickened liquids
nectar
honey
pudding
The RN/LPN must do this prior to administering a tube feeding
Check tube placement
Prevent pressure sores and displacement by doing what
Secure to nose with foam cushions
elastic and safety pin to clothing
Systemic S&S to report
fever
itching
hypotension
tachycardia, dysrhythmia
cyanosis
change in mental function, confusion, loss of consciousness
SOB, dyspnea
chest pain
nausea
prepackaged nutritional liquid food supplements(not meal replacements)
Ensure/ Boost
this special diet would be ordered for someone with cardiac disease, kidney disease or fluid retention
Sodium controlled