Modified Diets
Water, gelatin, fat free broth
What is clear liquid diets?
Tubes that are endoscopically or surgically inserted into the stomach.
What is a gastrostomy?
To prevent aspiration during the administration of enteral tube feeding, the nurse should:
Place the patient in Fowler's position or elevate the bed at 30*.
Liquids thin enough to sip through straw, but thicker than water. Consistency of heavy syrup.
What is nectar-like consistency?
Also called polymeric, formula composed of whole proteins like milk, meat or eggs that requires a functioning GI tract.
What is standard formulas?
What should the nurse do with the unused portions of formula?
Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Ground meats with gravy, soft canned/cooked fruit
What is mechanically altered textures?
or What is level 2 solid texture?
What should the nurse do every 4 hours to maintain tube patency?
Flush with water.
Fruit/veggie juices, puddings, custards & yogurt
What is full liquid diets?
Intermittent feeding using a large syringe attached to the feeding tube.
What is bolus feeding?
To help prevent gastrointestinal complications, the nurse should?
Admin EN at room temp.
Take measure to prevent bacterial contamination.
Whole foods low in fiber, lightly seasoned & easily digested.
What is soft (bland, low-fiber) diet?
Also called elemental, formula composed of partially digested protein peptides & free amino acids.
What is hydrolyzed formulas?
What should the nurse measure/check every 4-6 hours?
Gastric residuals.