An instructor explains that a type of intermittent tube feeding in which a physician-ordered volume of formula is administered using a large irrigating syringe at set intervals throughout the day is called ____________________ feeding
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
bolus
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The nurse is assessing an adult client. Which observations should the nurse include when documenting the general survey of this client?
Select all that apply. 1. Blood pressure 112/68, pulse 68, 98.6 °F, respiratory rate 16. 2. Thin, well-nourished male client, appears younger than stated age. 3. Client moves about exam room without difficulty. 4. Abdomen flat, nondistended, bowel sounds present, nontender on palpation. 5. Pain rating of 3 on a 0 to 10 scale.
The nurse is preparing to obtain a nasal washing from a child. What equipment should the nurse gather for the procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sterile water b. A sterile swab c. Syringe with tubing d. Sterile normal saline e. Tracheal suction catheter
What is the most likely explanation for this patient's chronic diarrhea?
A 15-year-old high school freshman is brought to the clinic by his mother because of chronic diarrhea. The mother states that for the past couple of years her son has had diarrhea after many meals. The patient states that the diarrhea seems the absolute worst after his school lunches. He describes his symptoms as cramping abdominal pain and gas followed by diarrhea. His stools are watery with no specific smell. He denies any nausea, vomiting, constipation, weight loss, or fatigue. He has had no recent illness, injuries, or foreign travel. His past medical history is unremarkable. He denies tobacco, alcohol, or drug use. His parents are both healthy. On examination you see a relaxed young man breathing comfortably. His vital signs are normal and his head, eyes, ears, throat, neck, cardiac, and pulmonary examinations are normal. His abdomen is soft and nondistended. His bowel sounds are active and he has no tenderness, no enlarged organs, and no rebound or guarding. His rectal examination is nontender with no blood on the glove. You collect a stool sample for further study. A) Malabsorption syndrome B) Osmotic diarrhea C) Secretory diarrhea
National Prohibition of alcohol was successful in _________ alcohol consumption and alcoholrelated problems, but also led to a loss of alcohol taxes and increased law breaking.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).