The nurse is caring for a patient with a Salem sump double lumen nasogastric (NG) tube to suction. The patient complains of nausea and has mild abdominal distention. What is the nurse's priority action?
a. Administer an antiemetic.
b. Replace the nasogastric tube.
c. Check placement of the NG tube.
d. Irrigate the NG tube.
ANS: C
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a. decrease abdominal cramping. b. increase intestinal motility. c. minimize nausea and vomiting. d. provide analgesia.
The student nurse is preparing medications for administration. Which factor would most likely contribute to making a mistake?
a. Preparing the medication in a quiet area, with drug reference materials. b. The careful review of the medication order by a pharmacist, prior to dispensing. c. An anxious nurse asking to get to the medication cart for her medications. d. An instructor asking questions, and allowing time to think or look up responses.