caringcaregiver
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I am a caregiver who is taking care of a 84yr old lady who has a PEG. She is no longer using the feeding tube because she is able to feed herself. My question is, I was told by another caregiver to flush her tube 3 times a day using 60ml of water with each flushing. This has become a major problem for the patient. She is having to be changed (she wears adult diapers) every hour at night. This is starting to effect her in many unhealthy ways. I know this is all due by the amount of water that is being put into her body. I don't believe we should be cleaning her feeding tube 3 times a day since it is not being used. Once a day I believe would be good enough. I am very worried that the other caregiver will not listen to me. She is the type who believes she is always right, but in this case the patient's health is hurting.
Any advice on any of this?
Any advice on any of this?