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Feeding tube loosened in malnutritioned
My grandmother has is very malnutritioned so she has a feeding tube going through her nose. Today my gran pulled out approximately 2 - 3 inch of the tube. Just worried and wondering if this has caused any internal damage or any issue that could cause harm. we do have doctor on the way, but he won't get here for about 3 hours any information would be appreciated. Thank you
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Check if the patient is feeling uneasy or not.Any internal injuries can be determined only after thorough investigation.
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