title: Caring for the patient with a gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube.
abstract: A gastrostomy or jejunostomy (G or J) tube is useful for feeding malnourished patients and is preferred to prolonged use of total parenteral nutrition. Because enteral feeding has become commonplace in both the hospital and home setting, it is vital that health care workers instruct caregivers on the treatment of individuals with G tubes and/or J tubes. Many problems can be prevented when caregivers know how to care for the patient and troubleshoot potential concerns.
authors.affiliation: Florida State University School of Nursing, Tallahassee 32308, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Faria
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D010347:Patient Care Planning