Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Chapter 24

Discuss methods to assist with meals and improve the patient eating experience in the hospital.(CO:1a,b)
Describe NPO status, regular diets, and diets modified by consistency.(CO:1 )
Describe nasogastric and nasointestinal tubes, including size, length, and lumens. ( CO:1e;2a)
Explain when and how nasogastric tubes are used for gastric decompression.(CO:1d,c;2a)
Discuss how feeding tubes are placed and used to provide nutrition.(CO:1a,f,i,o;4c)
Differentiate between intermittent and continuous tube feedings.(CO:2b;4c)
Describe the process for and importance of checking placement of nasogastric and nasointestinal tubes and checking residual gastric volume.(CO1a,n,o;2b;4c)
Identify nursing responsibilities for patients with feeding tubes, including the prevention of complications.(CO:1a,b,f,n;2a,e;4c)