The nurse, physician, and dietitian collaborate to select an enteral feeding formula for the patient. Their decision should be based on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Protein requirements of the patient
b. Digestive ability of the patient
c. Amount of lactose required
d. The patient's disease process
A, B
The nurse, dietitian, and physician collaborate to select an enteral feeding formula based on the patient's protein and calorie requirements and digestive ability. Formulas in the United States are sterile and lactose free. Disease-specific formulas are available, but research has not always supported their efficacy.
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Which statement best describes when collective bargaining by nurses can occur?
a. Only when the nurses in the group are members of a union b. Whenever nurses see a need to organize to take collective action c. Only when the state nurses association is willing to represent nurses at a specific agency d. Whenever the state nurses association agrees that both wages and working con-ditions are inappropriate
Why do many psychiatric patients have impaired social interactions, decision making, and lack of life skills when discharged from the large state mental hospitals?
A. Had families who had not socialized them appropriately. B. Had heard nurses tell them too often that they were incompetent and incapable. C. Lacked the ability to learn how to behave in front of others. D. Were accustomed to having needs met and decisions made by the setting.
Ordered Risperdal® 2.5 mg po daily at bedtime. On hand: see label.The amount to administer is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).