For what purpose would a nurse measure the gastric residual volume in a patient's feeding tube??
A) ?to check that the stomach is emptying properly
B) ?to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate water
C) ?to prevent dumping syndrome and diarrhea
D) ?to ensure that medications have been digested
A
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a. the woman's height. b. amount of milk intake. c. work outside the home. d. the time interval between them.
Which of the following statements about morning sickness is incorrect?
A) Certain behaviors might help alleviate its effects. B) About 80 percent of women experience it. C) The nausea experienced during it almost always subsides by the afternoon. D) It may be due to fluctuating hormone levels.
When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding, what minerals are lost in greatest quantity??
A) ?sodium and chloride B) ?bicarbonate and sulfate C) ?calcium and magnesium D) ?potassium and phosphate
__________is a date placed on a product's label to assist a grocer in knowing when the food should be removed from the display
A) Use-by date B) Sell-by date C) Expiry date D) Best before date