To widen blocked nasal passages and sinuses, one should choose an OTC drug with ________ properties.
A. antitussive
B. expectorant
C. decongestant
D. antiopyretic
Answer: C. decongestant
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a. Spicy foods b. Citrus fruits c. Organ meats d. Shellfish
An infant had a gastrostomy tube placed for feedings after a Nissen fundoplication and bolus feedings are initiated. Between feedings while the tube is clamped, the infant becomes irritable, and there is evidence of cramping
What action should the nurse implement? a. Burp the infant. b. Withhold the next feeding. c. Vent the gastrostomy tube. d. Notify the health care provider.
Monitoring and evaluation of nursing goals and outcomes are integral parts of the nursing process
A nurse working on a very busy unit feels she does not have adequate time to monitor clients' nutritional intakes or to ensure they are meeting their established outcomes. What is a simple nursing intervention that can assist the nurse in evaluating clients' intended outcomes? A) Have the client weighted daily and record the weight. B) Make sure the unit aides record how much food is on each tray. C) Have the client's family record the amount of food served at each meal. D) Encourage the client to document what is ordered at each meal.
A patient's temperature has been 101° F (38.3° C) for several days. The patient's normal caloric intake to meet nutritional needs is 2000 calories per day
Knowing that the metabolic rate increases 7% for each Fahrenheit degree above 100° in body temperature, how many total calories should the patient receive each day? What will be an ideal response?