In the case study the patient presented with pancreatitis and was also morbidly obese. Discuss how these two factors might influence tolerance of enteral nutrition
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: Both pancreatitis and obesity can increase intra-abdominal pressure (see Chapter 20). When intra-abdominal pressure is increased this may result in decreased gastric emptying and possibly contribute to an increase in pulmonary aspiration.
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Which class of heart failure does this patient exhibit, according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification of Heart Failure? A) Class I B) Class II C) Class III D) Class IV
The emergency room nurse administered a medication to a patient at 3:25 AM. He is supposed to record the time using international time. What should he record as the time of administration?
What will be an ideal response?
After teaching a group of students about leading health risks, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the #1 leading health risk?
A) Unsafe sex B) High blood pressure C) Underweight D) Tobacco consumption
The nurse is assessing a client's nails for clubbing. Which technique should the nurse use?
A. Place two index fingers together tip-to-tip. B. Place the hands out straight with the palm sides down. C. Place two thumbs touching side-by-side. D. Place two of the same fingers from each hand together.