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? flush the tube with water. place the client in semi - fowler’s position. cleanse the skin around the tube site. aspirate the tube prior to each feeding.

Explanation:

For a client with a PEG tube receiving intermittent feedings, the first action to prevent aspiration (a key safety concern) is positioning. Placing the client in semi - Fowler’s position (elevated at 30 - 45 degrees) helps reduce the risk of aspiration by using gravity to keep the formula in the stomach. Flushing the tube, cleansing the site, or aspirating are important but not the first step for safety during feeding initiation.

Answer:

B. Place the client in semi - Fowler’s position.