UNIT 4 : FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING MODULE SENIOR SIX
3.12. Procedure: Nasogastric Tube (NGT) Feeding
Aims NGT feeding:
• NGT feeding is aimed to administer fluids, medications and liquid food
complete with nutrients directly into the stomach.
Learning outcome
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of NGT feeding
• Describe the procedures for NGT feeding
• Demonstrate competence of NGT feeding
Student/nurse preparation
• Should appear professional (in full and clean uniform) with student ID Card
• Hair tied back and put bonnet
• Assemble equipment and arrange on bedside chair in the order the items
will be used
• Remove watch, jewels, and Rings
• Respect dignity and privacy of the client.
• Wear closed and short shoes
• Hand washing
Patient preparation
• Identification of the patient
• Self-presentation to the patient
• Physical and psychological patient preparation
• Explain the procedure to be performed and purpose
• Position the patient in a comfortable position
• Ensure privacy
Equipment
• Trolley or Tray cleaned and disinfected
• Verify the provider’s order.
• Gather supplies: stethoscope, gloves, towel, irrigating solution (usuallywater), and irrigation set with irrigating syringe, pH tape, Formula indicated,
