Describe the procedure for inserting a nasogastric feeding tube
Registered dietitians (RDs) may be responsible for insertion of nasogastric or nasointestinal feeding tubes for adults in some institutions. A recent review of this practice found a 66% reduction of hospital costs associated with tube insertion along with a shorter time for insertion and a shorter time for feeding initiation in institutions where the RD is responsible for bedside placement of postpyloric feeding tubes. Box 5.3 summarizes the protocol for the insertion of tubes in adults. (See the "Equipment" section later in the chapter for more information about the tubes and other supplies involved.)
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a. kCalorie count b. Food frequency questionnaire c. 24-hour recall d. Direct observation
A good dietary shift would be going from whole grains to refined grains.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Iron preparations should be taken:
a. before meals b. on an empty stomach c. with meals d. before bedtime
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A) physical rest. B) emotional rest. C) digestive rest. D) all of the above