A patient has been started on tube feeding by nasogastric tube. When his wife visits, she says, "I need to tell you that my husband is lactose intolerant so that feeding will make him sick." What nursing response is indicated?
1. "Even though the tube feeding fluid looks like milk it is lactose-free."
2. "We did not know that. I will contact his physician immediately."
3. "Since he is being fed by tube, the fact that he is lactose intolerant is not an issue."
4. "We will watch to see if he has any symptoms of lactose intolerance."
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a. "Don't worry, this behavior will stop when he gets home." b. "Maybe he has a urinary tract infection; I'll get a urine sample." c. "I can call the Child Life Specialist for diversionary activities." d. "It is common for kids in the hospital to regress to earlier behaviors."
Our main attitude towards food should be one of
a. self-control. b. necessity. c. enjoyment. d. healthy choices.
The nurse observes an infant interacting with his parents. What are normal social behavioral developments for this age group? Select all that apply
A) Around 5 months the infant may develop stranger anxiety. B) Around 2 months the infant exhibits a first real smile. C) Around 3 months the infant smiles widely and gurgles when interacting with the caregiver. D) Around 3 months the infant will mimic the parent's facial movements, such as sticking out the tongue. E) Around 3 to 6 months of age the infant may enjoy socially interactive games such as patty-cake and peek-a-boo. F) Separation anxiety may also start in the last few months of infancy.
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