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UNIT-TWELVE: NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
Objectives: At the end of this unit the learner will be able to:
1. Demonstrate how to feed a helpless patient
2. Demonstrate proper practice of enteral feeding
3. Properly administer parental feeding
4. Properly check the placement of NG tube
5. Monitor input and output of the patient

12.1 Feeding a helpless patient

Definition: Feeding a helpless patient is providing nutritional intake for a pt that is
unable to feed him/herself.
Purpose
To assist the patient to eat a meal
To meet the nutritional need
To promote healthily
To prevent dehydration
To improve appetite

Indication
General weakness or critically ill patient
Paralysis or limitation of movement E.g. Presence of arm splints casts and traction.
Small children.
General Instruction
 Check the diet ordered
 Make the surroundings neat and clean.
 Prepare patient and over – bed table
 Hot food should be served hot and cold food cold.
 The tray should be complete, clean, and neat. The food, no matter how simple, should be
attractive and appetizing.

Precaution
Control odors noise and unpleasant sights at meal equipment.
Remove solid equipment & linens
Provide oral hygiene
Hand washing
Position comfortable preferable sitting up position
Meal tray: Ensure the correct tray for the correct patient
 Arrange tray on the table to be accessible to the patient
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