Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. prior to initiating the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. flush the tube with water b. place the client in a semi - fowler’s position c. cleanse the skin around the tube site d. aspirate the tube prior to each feeding

Explanation:

The priority action before initiating PEG tube feedings is to prevent aspiration, a critical safety risk. Placing the client in semi-Fowler's position elevates the head of the bed, reducing the chance of formula entering the respiratory tract. Other actions (flushing, site care, aspirating for residual) are important but come after positioning for safety.

Answer:

B. Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position