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The assessment of an individual with a feeding tube requires you to be alert for exam findings that indicate the presence of complications such as displacement or dehydration. This course discusses how to thoroughly assess a person with a feeding tube.
Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RFTA
Hours: 0.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:Describe the components of an assessment for an individual with a feeding tube.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Assessment
Confirming Placement
Respiratory Assessment
Fluid Volume Status
Skin Assessment
Gastrointestinal Assessment
Enteral Formula
Nutrition
Self-Image
Completing the Assessment
Review
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel.
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Course Delivery Method and FormatAsynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.
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