Demonstrate Nasogastric Tube insertion technique and procedures for feeding

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Give the rationale for each implementation. Demonstrate Nasogastric Tube insertion technique and procedures for feeding

 

  • Demonstrate Nasogastric Tube insertion technique and procedures for feeding. 

 

  • Assess infant’s suck, swallow, and gag reflexes. 

 

  • Adjust frequency and amount of feeding according to infants’ response. 

 

  • Suggest monitoring infants’ body temperature, weight and nutrient intake periodically. 

 

  • To improve the nutritional status of the premature infant, an NG tube is inserted and expressed or donor breast milk is given.

B. give the normal vital signs of newborn baby

– Premature baby

Objective Data:  
• Premature birth of 28 weeks (7 months)
• APGAR is 3
• Birth weight is 2.2 lbs.
• Heart rate is 135 b/min.
• Temp. 32
• SPO – 85%
• RHR – 65b/ min