Pre-Procedure Nursing Actions for PEG Tube Placement

Medium Reduction Of Risk Potential Therapeutic Procedures

A patient is scheduled to undergo a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement due to long-term feeding difficulties.

As the nurse preparing for the procedure, what is the most important action to perform prior to the PEG tube insertion?

Obtain informed consent from the patient.

Ensure the patient has been NPO for at least 6 hours.

Administer prophylactic antibiotics as ordered.

Confirm that the patient has received a sedative.

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