The most reliable method for determining placement of a nasogastric tube is:

1. Auscultation
2. Insufflation
3. Lack of signs of respiratory distress
4. X-ray


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You know your patient has a personality disorder. He tells you, "You are the best nurse

I am so glad you are here today and not that mean nurse who was here yesterday." Which personality disorder would be most associated with this statement? A. Paranoid B. Antisocial C. Passive aggressive D. Borderline

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Which of the following is the best intervention for a client who is illiterate?

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Identify the term used for the process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from its site of administration.

A. Drug absorption B. Drug metabolism C. Drug excretion D. Drug distribution

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