An important consideration in tube feeding a patient with esophageal varices is:
a. the location of the feeding tube.
b. the size of the feeding tube.
c. the possibility of aspiration.
d. the rate of the tube feeding.
b
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This situation may have been prevented by identifying the patient:
a. as part of a high-risk group. b. as one who takes multiple medications. c. as one who needs education. d. all of the above
To prevent bone loss, a woman at risk for osteoporosis could
A. consult a physician about estrogen replacement. B. include weight-bearing exercise into her routine. C. ensure adequate dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D. D. All of these choices are correct.
To prevent a child's exposure to lead, you would do all of the following except:
a. prevent the child from putting old painted objects in the mouth. b. allow the child to play with crayons made in other countries. c. make sure the child consumes nutritious meals consistently. d. make infant formula with lead-free water.
Who among the following needs to avoid iron and vitamin C supplements? Persons who have been diagnosed with
A) iron deficiency anemia. B) mucosal unblock. C) hemochromatosis. D) scurvy.