The nurse is caring for a patient with an enteral feeding tube in place. She assesses for pulmonary aspiration as the main complication related to feeding tubes
She is aware of other complications, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Infection
b. Diarrhea
c. Tube clogging
d. Tube dislodgment
A, B, C, D
The main complication related to feeding tubes is pulmonary aspiration with possible lung compromise. Other complications include misplaced tubes, infection, diarrhea, tube clogging, and tube dislodgment.
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A) Avoid caffeinated drinks. B) Take the drug on an empty stomach. C) Use a reliable contraceptive. D) Take the drug with a glass of milk.
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The nurse caring for older patients would prepare to administer which medication as a short-term sleep aid?
a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) c. Chloral hydrate (Somnote) d. The nurse would try other measures first
The nurse practitioner is evaluating a patient's pelvic muscle strength by digital examination. This is performed when
A. A male patient complains of nocturia and dribbling B. The nurse practitioner needs to confirm a cystocele or stress incontinence C. The patient reports sudden loss of large amounts of urine or urge incontinence D. The nurse practitioner suspects overflow incontinence