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Palliative grandma with ng tube and catheter, has gastro. diarrhea for 24hrs but no urine. gastrolyte is given. could her catheter be blocked?

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Possible: But if not taking in fluids with diarrhea may be dehydrated or kidneys shutting down as she is in palliative care not much to do. A hospice nurse could flush the catheter to see if it is blocked, best wishes as the end may be near, .

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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