The nurse evaluates which laboratory values to assess a patient?s potential for wound healing?? A. Fluid status B.

Question 

1. The nurse evaluates which laboratory values to assess a patient’s potential for wound healing? 

A. Fluid status
B. Potassium
C. Lipids
D. Nitrogen balance

2. The nurse is caring for a patient with dysphagia and is feeding her a pureed chicken diet when she begins to choke. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A. Suction her mouth and throat
B. Turn her on their side
C. Put on oxygen at 2-L nasal cannula
D. Stop feeding her and place on NPO

3. A patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) through a central venous catheter (CVC) has an air embolus. What would the nurse do first?
A. Have the patient perform a Valsalva procedure
B. Clamp the intravenous (IV) tubing to prevent more air from entering the line
C. Have the patient take a deep breath and hold it
D. Notify the health care provider immediately

4. A patient is receiving both parenteral (PN) and enteral nutrition (EN). When would the nurse collaborate with the health care provider and request discontinuing parenteral nutrition?