Question 20 - Basic Care and Comfort Practice Test for the NCLEX-PN Exam

The LPN is preparing to clean a client’s PEG tube. Which of the following tasks should the nurse perform, and in what order?

A. Gently remove crusty drainage from the site.
B. Pull the tube in multiple directions to ensure it is secure.
C. Thoroughly dry the skin around the tube site with a clean towel.
D. Use mild soap to clean around the tube site.
E. Apply talcum powder to the tube site.