Tubes, Catheters, and Chest Drainage Nursing Care for NCLEX-PN | Chapter 18 from Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition)
Tubes, Catheters, and Chest Drainage Nursing Care for NCLEX-PN | Chapter 18 from Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition) Welcome to Chapter 18 of the Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri. This chapter is an in-depth guide to nursing care for clients with NG tubes, urinary and renal catheters, tracheostomies, and chest drainage systems. Mastering these protocols is vital for NCLEX-PN success and for ensuring patient safety in any clinical setting. Watch the full chapter video summary below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for practical NCLEX-PN skills, troubleshooting, and nursing procedures: Nasogastric (NG) Tubes and Enteral Feeding Management Placement and Verification: Confirm tube placement by x-ray and pH check before feedings or medications. Feeding Types: Bolus, continuous, and cyclic feedings—follow safe administration protocols and mo...