Term
| what causes diarrhea with enteral feeding |
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Definition
bolus given too fast
formula too cold |
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Term
| what causes nausea and vomiting with enteral feeding |
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Definition
gastric residuals too high
if above 250ml on two feedings or 500ml or over on one feeding call DR. |
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Term
| what causes gas/bloating and cramping with enteral feeding |
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Definition
air in tube
high fiber diet
solutions: prime tubing
less fiber |
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Term
| what causes constipation with enteral feeding |
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Definition
low fiber formula
dehydration
solution:
increased fiber formula
add H2O to tube |
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Term
| what causes Aspiration Pneumonia with enteral feeding |
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Definition
improper tube placement
bed not above 30 degrees during and after feeding for 30-60 minutes |
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Term
| what causes tube displacement with enteral feeding |
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Definition
unsecure tubing
coughing and vomiting |
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Term
| what causes tube obstruction with enteral feeding |
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Definition
inadequate flushing of tube
inadequate crushing of medication
solution:
flush flush flush tubing |
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Term
| what causes nasopharyngeal irritation with enteral feeding |
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Definition
long term use
solution: suggest removal of tube |
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Term
| what causes hyperglycemia with enteral feeding |
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Definition
formula with a high carbohydrate content
nursing intervention:
check patients blood sugar even if not diabetic |
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Term
| what causes dehydration with enteral feeding |
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Definition
hyper-osmolar formula
insufficient fluid intake
solution:
add water to feedings |
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