You note placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube is also on
the operative procedure list. Why is J.B. having a PEG tube placed?
What will be an ideal response?
A PEG tube is often placed to assist in maintaining adequate nutritional intake both postoperatively
and during the course of radiation therapy. The side effects of radiation therapy, including severe
mouth and throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and decreased salivation, make it difficult for patients
to consume enough food to maintain their health.
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Which is the most commonly used method in completed suicides?
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A nurse expects which normal findings when palpating a patient's ovaries?
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