A client has a 12 F feeding tube that becomes clogged with formula. The tube will be replaced with a 14 F. Which of the following statements is true?
a. The inner diameter will measure 4.6 millimeters.
b. The stylet will remain within the tube after insertion to stabilize its position.
c. The Y port allows for administration of medications and water during the continuous feeding with formula.
d. Some feeding tubes can have dual purposes by providing both intestinal feedings and gastric decompression at the same time.
c
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a. It is inactivated by gastric juice b. It continues to hydrolyze starches c. It binds to pepsin and catalyzes proteolytic activity d. It passes into the duodenum where the alkaline pH stimulates carbohydrase activity
The "E" in PES stands for:
A. education B. evaluation C. editing D. electronic E. etiology
Which of the following is an example of a refined food?
A) corn B) sugar cane C) peaches D) white bread
Which of the following statements about high levels of sodium in the diets of children and adolescents is true?
A) High-sodium diets are typically consumed by children in the United States. B) High-sodium diets can increase the risk of high blood pressure in children who have hypertensive parents. C) High-sodium diets in children are positively correlated with high blood cholesterol levels. D) High-sodium diets increase the risk of dehydration in children. E) a, b