How To Administer Medication Through a Feeding Tube - Weber State University

Welcome to Weber State's comprehensive guide on Administering Medication via Feeding Tube! In this video, Weber State’s expert faculty will walk you through the critical steps involved in safely administering medication through a feeding tube. You’ll also learn the significance of placing the patient in High Fowler’s position to reduce the risk of aspiration, as well as how to assess bowel sounds to ensure proper digestive function before proceeding. This tutorial covers key techniques and considerations to help ensure patient safety throughout the procedure, including what to document when the procedure is completed. 00:00 Intro 01:14 Five Rights of Medication Administration 01:55 Why Assess Bowel Sounds? 02:50 What is the High Fowler Position? 03:24 How to Administer Medication Through a Feeding Tube 08:06 Documenting Feeding Tube Medication Procedure For more tutorials on common nursing procedures, check out our playlist:    • Nursing - Weber State University   More information about our Nursing Program at: https://www.weber.edu/nursing Follow WSU on TikTok:   / weberstateu   Follow WSU on Instagram:   / weberstate   Follow WSU on Facebook:   / weberstate   Follow WSU on Twitter:   / weberstateu   Follow WSU on LinkedIN:   / weberstate