2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
Instructions
You are an intern on the stroke unit. Arthur Lomax, 74, had a stroke three weeks ago and has severe aphasia; he cannot make this decision. He still cannot swallow safely and has pulled out his nasogastric tube three times. The team is considering a PEG. His wife Bernadette is his person responsible.
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Explain the feeding options and the management plan to Bernadette
You do not need to take a history or examine the patient
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