The nurse confirms initial placement of a blindly inserted small-bore NG feeding tube by
a. x-ray.
b. air insufflation.
c. observing patient for coughing.
d. pH measurement of gastric aspirate.
Answer: a. x-ray.
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a. Liver b. Adrenal gland c. Stomach d. Small intestine e. Brain
Onions and potatoes should not be stored next to each other, because they shorten each other's shelf life.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The role of fiber is to
A) provide kilocalories. B) increase appetite. C) repel water. D) helps maintain a healthy intestinal tract.
Once nutrition diagnoses are _______________ and prioritized, some of the problems may need to be resolved over a longer period of time, thus benefiting from the coordination of nutrition care.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).