Giving oral intake in obstruction
NCLEX-RN glossary · Physiological Adaptation
Definition
The administration of food or fluids to a client with a suspected or confirmed bowel or airway blockage.
Giving oral intake in obstruction in plain English
Worsens proximal distention in bowel cases and increases the immediate risk of aspiration and perforation. A frequent error is attempting to have the client 'wash down' an obstruction with liquids, which only increases pressure and the likelihood of vomiting.
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