Diarrhea in the tube-fed client is most likely to be caused by the following:
1. Constant continuously dripping feeding
2. Delivering feeding for 4 to 6 hours in a few minutes
3. Overhydration
4. Use of an infusion pump
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a. Counsel this patient about her sexual history, risk reduction measures, and testing for HIV. b. Refer this patient to a family planning clinic. c. Counsel this patient about testing for HIV and what the test results mean. d. Counsel this patient about abstinence and a monogamous relationship.
Seventy-two hours after cardiac surgery, a young child has a temperature of 38.4° C (101.1° F). What action should the nurse perform?
a. Report findings to the practitioner. b. Apply a hypothermia blanket. c. Keep the child warm with blankets. d. Record the temperature on the assessment flow sheet.
If you observe any signs of approaching death, tell the family first
True False
Schedule II drugs do not lead to drug abuse or dependence. True or false?
A) True B) False