Rn administered medication and sterile water flush through gtube mic-key extension without a problem.Rn turned to get feeding syringe and when she turned back toward the patient saw that the whole gtube button and extension was out of the patient on the bed.The balloon button appeared to be completely deflated.Rn immediately put a red rubber catheter in the hole to maintain patency.A replacement balloon button was inserted easily into place.An abdominal xray was done to confirm placement prior to feeds being resumed.2 rns were present and examined the old balloon button.The balloon did not appear to be holding the correct shape/was easily disformed.
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