A patient with a partial bowel obstruction will be given a 1-week course of enteral tube feeding via a nasogastric tube. Which formulation is appropriate for this patient?
a. Vivonex Plus, an elemental formulation
b. Osmolite, a polymeric formulation
c. Glucerna, a formulation for impaired glucose tolerance
d. Polycose, a modular formulation that contains carbohydrates
ANS: A
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The nurse must administer an enema to an adult patient with constipation. Which of the following would be a safe and effective distance for the nurse to insert the tubing into the patient's rectum? Select all that apply
a. 2 in. (5.1 cm) b. 3 in. (7.6 cm) c. 4 in. (10.2 cm) d. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
What statement indicates the parent understands the guidelines for bathing a newborn?
a. "I'll use a mild soap to clean all of the body parts." b. "I am going to add bath oil to the water to keep the baby's skin soft." c. "I should shampoo the head after washing the rest of the body." d. "I'll wash from the feet upward and change the washcloth for the face."
The nurse notes a venous ulcer on the client's left ankle. What additional assessment finding does the nurse expect in this client?
a. Absence of hair on the left lower extremity b. Skin surrounding the ulcer mottled but blanchable c. Brownish discoloration of the lower extremity d. Cold and gray-blue lower extremity
The perinatal nurse describes infant feeding cues to a new mother. These feeding cues include:
Select all answers that apply: A) Vocalizations B) Mouth movements C) Moving the hand to the mouth D) Yawning