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The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intermittent tube feedings. The nurse is aware of the multiple reasons for complications. Which patient will the nurse identify as being at the great... est risk for a complication related to tube feeding/ 1) The patient with impaired swallowing after a stroke 2) The patient who experienced diarrhea prior to a formula change 3) The patient who's receiving multiple medications through the tube 4) The patient who doesn't tolerate feeding formula at a cool temperature - Ans-1) The patient with impaired swallowing after a stroke The nurse is providing care for a patient with a NG tube. The nurse is preparing to administer medications through the NG tube. Which finding should the nurse report before medication administration? 1) Aspirated gastric contents indicate a pH level equal to the acidity of stomach juices 2) The radioscopic verification was obtained at the time of tube placement 3) The silk tape holding the tube in place has begun to peel away 4) The indelible ink mark on the tube is several inches from the nares - Ans-4) The indelible ink mark on the tube is several inches from the nares The nurse is providing care for a patient who has a NG tube in place. Which nursing responsiblity is incorrect? 1) Reassess q2h for vomiting, cramping, or pain 2) Monitor for passage of rectal flatus indication the return of peristalsis 3) Clamp off the tube and auscultate bowel sounds every shift 4) Provide mouth care and apply lip moisturizer q2h - Ans-3) Clamp off the tube and auscultate bowel sounds every shift The nurse is providing care to a patient who's ordered a NG tube placement for gastric decompression for gastric distention and vomiting. The nurse notes the patient's vomitus is a greenish-yellow liquid. Which conclusion will the nurse draw from the appearance of the vomitus? 1) The vomitus has the appearance of bright red blood 2) The vomitus is from the duodenum 3) The vomitus has a coffee-ground appearance 4) The vomitus appears to be darker red blood - Ans-2) The vomitus is from the duodenum The nurse works in a clinic with patients diagnosed as having an eating disorder. Which sign of a bulimia nervosa will the nurse recognize? 1) Muscle wasting 2) Absence of dental decay 3) Increasing weight or obesity 4) Regurgitation of gastric juices - Ans-4) Regurgitation of gastric juices The nurse is caring for a patient who's recovering from surgery. The health-care provider's diet order is to advance as tolerated. Which reassessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient's diet should be advanced to full liquid? 1) Hypoactive bowel sounds with abdominal distention 2) Nausea and vomiting occurs throughout the shift 3) Flatus is passed and there's a report of hunger 4) Bowel movements have been frequent and watery - Ans-3) Flatus is passed and there's a report of hunger The nurse is caring for multiple patients. When delivering meal trays, which patient does the nurse recognize as having a diet modified by preference? 1) The patient who had a heart attack 2) The patient who's diabetic 3) The patient who has renal failure 4) The patient who's vegetarian - Ans-4) The patient who's vegetarian The nurse is caring for multiple patients in the hospital. The nurse is assisting with the delivery of meal trays. Which meal will the nurse question? 1) A regular meal delivered to a patient newly diagnosed with a lower extremity infection 2) A diabetic diet delivered to a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus 3) A clear liquid meal delivered to a patient who's experiencing choking 4) A full liquid diet delivered to a postoperative patient who tolerated clear liquids - Ans-3) A clear liquid meal delivered to a patient who's experiencing choking The nurse is providing care for a patient who's on intake and output. During an 8-hour shift, the patient drinks 360mL of water, has 240mL of broth, and received 150mL of tube feeding. The patient also voided 400ml of urine and vomited 300mL of fluid. Which conclusion can the nurse draw about the patient's intake and output? 1) The patient is retaining fluid 2) The patient's intake and output is balanced 3) The patient's kidney function is compromised 4) The patient's condition is related to dehydration - Ans-2) The patient's intake and output is balanced The nurse works in an acute care facility. During meal time, which preparation is most important for the nurse to make in order to promote nutritional intake for the patient? 1) Remove noxious items from the immediate environment 2) Inquire if the patient prefers to eat in the bed or sitting a care 3) Describe the items on the patient's tray and ask if any substitutions are desired 4) Offer to help feed or prepare the food for the patient's self-feeding - Ans-1) Remove noxious items from the immediate environment The nurse is caring for a patient under medical treatment for an eating disorder. Which clinical finding supports the diagnosis? [Show More]

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