Rapid Review: Feeding Tube Assessment

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.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.