Parents are being taught how to feed their infant using a newly placed gastrostomy tube (G-tube). What is essential information for the parents to receive?

Parents are being taught how to feed their infant using a newly placed gastrostomy tube (G-tube). What is essential information for the parents to receive?



a. Verify placement before each feeding.
b. Use a syringe with a plunger to give the infant bolus feedings.
c. Position the infant on the right side during and after the feeding.
d. Beefy red tissue around the G-tube site must be reported to the practitioner.


Answer: C


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