A nurse is aware that even though tube feedings are generally well-tolerated by most patients, there is a still a risk of dumping syndrome
Which of the following actions has the greatest potential to reduce a patient's risk of experiencing dumping syndrome?
A) Administering feedings at a low, continuous rate rather than by bolus
B) Administering diuretics prior to initiating a feeding
C) Diluting feedings at a 1:2 ratio of feedings to water
D) Administering feedings with the patient in a supine position to slow motility
A
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A) "If I use barrier protection, it will protect me from STIs." B) "You cannot always know everything about a person." C) "I consider myself protected because I am on birth control pills." D) "I refrain from sexual contact or use protection to keep myself safe."
A nurse working in an ambulatory care setting would provide secondary prevention activities such as
a. carrying out hypertension screening. b. giving instructions after minor surgery. c. providing cardiac rehabilitation. d. teaching young adults the benefits of good nutrition.
Small samples are especially problematic in multiple regression and other multivariate procedures. What type of errors can inadequate sample size lead to?
A) Type I B) Type II C) Type III D) Type IV
After spending 15 minutes talking with a client, the client walks away feeling defensive and discouraged. This is evidence that the communication was:
A) In an improper environment B) Blocked by external noise C) Inaccurate D) Nontherapeutic