Administration by NG tube is preferable to intravenous administration when a patient is ____
A) unable to swallow for prolonged periods of time because of illness, trauma, surgery, or unconsciousness
B) unable to lie down for long periods of time and appears to be emotionally distraught
C) is unlikely to ever regain the ability to swallow
D) is unlikely to live much longer
A
You might also like to view...
Recent studies indicate that sperm counts worldwide have dropped dramatically. One reason for this decrease might be
A. an increase in toxic substances in the environment. B. changes in clothing styles. C. more men waiting until their thirties to have children. D. a decrease in the use of chemicals that mimic hormones.
What is motor perseveration?
A. Acquisition of a new motor skill through repetition B. Inability of a person to perform a movement or sequence of movements despite intact sensation, normal muscle strength and coordination, and understanding of the task C. Uncontrollable repetition of a movement D. Impairment in the ability to draw and to arrange objects correctly in space
Aerobic physical activity will reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The prefix ________ means through, between, or completely
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word