Give examples of foods that he might substitute for those that are not suggested on his 2 g Na, low-fat diet
Skim milk, low-fat, low-Na cheese, low-fat ice cream or ice milk, fish other than shellfish, dried, or raw fish. Low-sodium soy sauce, salt substitutes or herbs and spices.
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A nurse needs to insert a gastrointestinal tube for a client with peptic ulcers. Which of the following is the clearest indication for the use of gastrointestinal intubation?
A) Controlling gastric bleeding B) Examining the peptic ulcers C) Measuring gastric residual volume D) Reducing risk of reflux
Which of the following characteristics refers to qualitative nursing research design? Select all that apply
A) The focus is to develop a rich understanding of a phenomenon. B) Researchers strive to eliminate extraneous variables. C) It is critical to maintain constancy of conditions. D) Most studies are retrospective.
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric (NG) tube after an episode of GI bleeding. Which interventions are included in the nursing care plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Monitor and record intake and output every 8 hours. b. Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit laboratory values. c. Ensure that suction is set on high continuous for Levin tubes. d. Measure the client's girth and/or assess for distention daily. e. Pin the tube to the client's gown, so it cannot be dislodged. f. Check vital signs and orthostatic blood pressure every 4 hours and PRN.