A patient's tolerance to tube feedings depends on the
A) flow rate.
B) osmolarity of the formula.
C) gastric residuals.
D) Both a and b are correct.
D
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The patient appears to be failing to regain functional ability and may have to be readmitted to an acute-care facility. When planning this patient's care, what do you know about the negative effects of the stress associated with pain? A) Stress is less pronounced in older adults because they generally have more sophisticated coping skills than younger adults B) It is particularly harmful in the elderly who have been injured or who are ill. C) It affects only those patients who are already debilitated prior to experiencing pain. D) It has no inherent negative effects; it just alerts the person/health care team of an underlying disease process.
Which of the following interventions are recommended guidelines for meeting client postoperative elimination needs?
A) Assess abdominal distention, especially if bowel sounds are audible or are low pitched. B) Assess for the return of peristalsis by auscultating bowel sounds every four hours when the client is awake. C) Encourage food and fluid intake when ordered, especially dairy products and low-fiber foods. D) Assess for bladder distention by Palpating below the symphysis pubis if the client has not voided within eight hours after surgery.
A male client is diagnosed with orchitis. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following?
1. Recent infection with mumps 2. Recent diagnosis of prostatitis 3. History of type 2 diabetes mellitus 4. Diagnosis of renal insufficiency
Theories that consist of conceptual frameworks defining broad perspectives for practice and looking at phenomena based on perspectives and lacking operational definitions are which type of theories?
A) Grand theories B) Microtheories C) Practice theories D) Middle range theories