What is the purpose of flushing the tube with water after each feeding?
The enteral feeding, if allowed to remain in the tube, could solidify and cause a blockage.
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Which effect on carbohydrate metabolism is unique to insulin's action?
a. Decrease in glucose oxidation b. Increase in cellular uptake of glucose c. Decrease in glucose storage d. Increase in the rate of gluconeogenesis
Which side effect should the nurse discuss with patients receiving filgrastim?
a. Bone pain b. Fatigue c. Bleeding d. Headache
A nurse is working with persons with serious mental illness. Which of the following recognitions should be made by the nurse?
a. Persons with severe mental illness require institutionalization until they are function-al. b. Inadequate community resources have caused problems with homelessness among this population. c. Serious mental illness originates from childhood events and therapy is ineffec-tive. d. Motivation influences a person's ability to earn a living and purchase necessary med-ications.
Which of the components on Blake & Mouton's Leadership Grid has medium concern for interpersonal relationships and task accomplishment?
a. Authority compliance b. Country club c. Impoverished d. Middle of the road e. Team