Aspiration can occur at which point(s)?
a. before the swallow
b. after the swallow
c. during the swallow
d. all of the above
D
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A) Administer a bolus of IV fluids. B) Arrange for the insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter. C) Administer nebulized bronchodilators every 2 hours until the test. D) Withhold food and fluids for several hours before the test.
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A) Administered through a central venous line B) Titrated by dial-a-flow tubing C) Given by IV push for rapid onset of action D) Mixed with enteral feedings
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A 16-year-old woman delivers a healthy, full-term male infant. The nurse notes the following behaviors 2 hours after the birth:
Woman holds baby away from her body; woman refers to baby as "he"; woman verbalizes she wanted a baby girl; woman requests that baby be placed in the bassinet so she can eat her lunch. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this woman is: a. At risk for impaired parenting related to disappointment with baby as evidenced by verbalizing she wanted a girl b. At risk for impaired parenting related to nonnurturing behaviors as evidenced by holding baby away from body c. At risk for impaired mother–infant attachment as evidenced by woman requesting baby being placed in bassinet d. At risk for impaired mother–infant attachment related to disappointment as evidenced by calling baby "he"