Question

Med Surge CH 8

4. Cite the equipment needed techniques used and precautions necessary when administering medications via a nasogastric tube.
5. Cite the equipment needed and the technique required when administering rectal suppositories and disposable enemas.

Answer 1

4) equipment needed are - a nasogastric tube , a syringe 5 ml , a sthethoscope .
technique of inserting - connect syringe filled with prescribed dose of medicine in until plunger stops . If the medicine is very sticky, you may draw upto 2 to 5ml of warm water into the medicine syringe . Gently shake the syringe to mix the water and remaining medicine and push it through tube .
precautions - a) do not install air to locate the tube .
b) do not give the patient anything to eat or drink without knowing that the patient has passed a swallowing assessment . If changing the gown or repositioning the patient , take care not to pull the NG tube .