An unconscious client will require nutritional support for approximately 3 to 5 days. Which of these dietary prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
a. a soft diet
b. enteral nutrition via a nasogastric tube
c. parenteral nutrition
d. supplemental adult formula
B
When clients cannot or will not take food by mouth, but their gastrointestinal tracts are working, they are given enteral feedings.
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When responding to the question, "Will I produce enough milk for my baby as she grows and needs more milk at each feeding?" the nurse should explain that:
a. The breast milk will gradually become richer to supply additional calories. b. As the infant requires more milk, feedings can be supplemented with cow's milk. c. Early addition of baby food will meet the infant's needs. d. The mother's milk supply will increase as the infant demands more at each feed-ing.
The patient weighed 62 kg on admission yesterday. Today the patient weighs 60 kg. The nurse knows this reflects a fluid loss of
a. 1 L. b. 2 L. c. 4 L. d. 10 L.
The nurse explains to concerned parents that there are some advantages to playing video games, which include:
a. Enhancing visual acuity b. Lengthening the attention span c. Developing attention to detail d. Increasing sensitivity to violence
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a "burning" pain in the left leg. The nurse determines that further information is needed when the client makes which statement?
A. "This type of pain can range from electric shock to dull and aching or sharp pain." B. "This type of pain may not respond well to pain pills." C. "My pain will be quickly cured with treatment." D. "I know this pain is related to damaged nerves."