Nasogastric/nasoenteric catheter in the adult ICU: best practices implementation project.

Background: Good-quality nursing care is usually associated with decreased risk of harms or adverse events and improved nutritional status in patients. It is important to prevent an increased risk of infection, mortality, and hospital costs in patients, along with a rework for the nursing team.

Objective: To implement best evidence-based practices in the management of the nasogastric catheter in patients admitted to adult clinical intensive care.