Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Practice Exam

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According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Nurses Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that

the tube has been in place for less than a week
the nurse has a fear of replacement procedures
the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube
the nurse has general medical knowledge

The correct answer is: the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube

According to BON Position Statement 15.24 on Nurses Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, nurses can replace a gastrostomy tube provided that they have completed specific competency training to safely carry out the procedure. This training ensures that the nurse has the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the task safely and effectively. Having general medical knowledge or replacement procedures does not guarantee the nurse's competency in safely replacing the tube, making options A, B, and D incorrect in this context.