Test hot foods by
A. inserting your finger into them.
B. placing a few drops on the patient's wrist.
C. placing a few drops on your wrist.
D. putting your hand on the outside of the dish.
Answer: C
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The nurse should refer the patient to the primary care provider to be assessed for what health problem? A) A GI malignancy B) Dumping syndrome C) Peptic ulcer disease D) Esophageal/gastric obstruction
The nasogastric (NG) tube is removed on the second postoperative day, and the patient is placed on a clear liquid diet. Four hours later, the patient complains of sharp, cramping gas pains. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
a. Reinsert the NG tube. b. Give the PRN IV opioid. c. Assist the patient to ambulate. d. Place the patient on NPO status.
Normal capillary interface pressure is 34–40 mmHg and above these levels blood flow and tissue perfusion become restricted
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.