An elderly client has had a permanent feeding tube placed as a result of dysphagia. Which of the following nursing interventions will decrease the risk of aspiration?
A) flushing the tube with water before, between, and after each medication administered through the tube
B) administering formulas that contain fiber
C) keeping the head of the bed elevated at least 30? whenever the tube feeding is running by pump
D) the risk of aspiration no longer exists after a permanent feeding tube has been placed
C
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Select all that apply. A) Oxygen consumption B) Exercise C) Injury prevention D) Diet E) Behavior modification
Which statement indicates to the nurse that the patient with lower back pain due to intervertebral disc degeneration does not understand the goal of physical therapy?
A) "Physical therapy will help strengthen my core muscles." B) "Electrical stimulation may be used to relieve my back pain." C) "Physical therapy can reverse the disc degeneration." D) "Physical therapy will help strengthen back muscles weakened by bedrest."
A patient will take an anthelmintic medication and asks the nurse about side effects. The nurse will tell the patient that anthelmintic drugs
a. can cause hepatic toxicity. b. cause orthostatic hypotension. c. commonly have gastrointestinal (GI) side effects. d. have many serious adverse reactions.
Duties of the home health assistant include
A. personal care and treatments. B. managing the budget. C. housekeeping and yard work. D. paying the bills.