{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: A Practical Overview on Its Indications, Placement Conditions, Management, and Nursing Care

Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To provide information on the use of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Select potential risks and benefi ts of PEG tubes.
  2. Examine issues related to placement, management, and care of PEG tubes.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $30.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 3.0 CH
  • DC - BON 3.0 CH
  • FL - BON 3.0 CH
  • GA - BON 3.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: GN0915A
Published: Sep/Oct 2015
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources: Gastroenterology Nursing
Required Passing Score: 14/18 (77%)
Authors: Ana Belén Friginal-Ruiz, RN; Alfredo J. Lucendo, PhD, MD, FEBGH
Categories: Gastrointestinal , Infection
Specialties: Gastroenterology, Medical-Surgical, Perioperative
Topics: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)