Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action prior to administering the client's medication?
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Correct Answer:
Aspirate stomach contents and confirm that the stomach contents is above ph of 5.
Rationale:
🧪Before administering medications via a PEG, verify gastric placement by aspirating and checking pH (gastric typically ≤ 5) to reduce aspiration risk.
🧪Confirming acidic pH validates that the distal end is in the stomach, not dislodged into the esophagus or respiratory tract.
🧪Giving meds without placement verification can lead to pneumonitis, ineffective therapy, and patient harm.
🧪Placement checks are a first-priority safety step before any fluid, feed, or medication via enteral access.
🧪Combine with HOB elevation and appropriate flushing for comprehensive safe enteral medication administration.
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EXAM #4 UPPER AND LOWER GI FALL 25 CLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
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