A patient hospitalized for a stroke has a prescription for continuous tube feedings through a small-bore nasogastric tube. Following tube placement, which action by the nurse best confirms correct tube placement? a. Auscultating the bowel sounds b. Measuring the pH of gastric aspirate c. Measuring the amount of residual in the stomach d. Ensuring validation […]

A nurse specializing in care of older adults speaks to a group of nursing students about that population’s challenge with obtaining sufficient nutrition. Which points will the nurse include in the discussion? Select all that apply. a. An increase in BMR and physical activity require additional calories. b. Tooth loss and periodontal disease may make […]

BASED OFF THIS: Age:86 Diagnosis: Pneumonia and Pancreatitis History: The patient came into the hospital feeling unwell for a couple of days and had a near-choking experience, which caused the patient to cough a lot, he was bedbound due to this. Since then, complained of abdominal pain and several episodes of vomiting. The family noticed […]

The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client who had a partial gastrectomy and experienced dumping syndrome. Which statement by the client indicates that the instructions were understood? A Meat should consist of no more than 4 ounces per day. B Sugar-free gelatin should be used with caution. C Rice should be eliminated from […]

A physician begins a new collaboration with the local dietitian, physical therapist, and HWC. The local registered dietitian typically promotes a Mediterranean eating plan for general health and a ketogenic diet for weight loss. The physical therapist is into bodybuilding and maintains a personal fitness blog. The HWC supports a holistic and integrated approach to […]

BASED OFF THIS: Pneumonia: Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The sac may fill with fluid or pus, causing cough, phlegm, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas causing digestive issues. Coronary Artery Disease: Buildup of plaque in the heart arteries, leading to heart issues. Left hemispheric […]

Which statement made by a new mother while being given discharge from the postpartum unit indicatesto the nurse that the client needs further teaching on breastfeeding? A “I will Increase my caloric intake by a minimum of 500 calories to aid with milk production.” B “I will drink fluids liberally between 2 to 3 liters/day […]

Which coaching partner would be at a higher risk of chronic disease? Group of answer choices A 45-year old man of south-east Asian descent with a BMI of 22.3. A 38-year old woman who gets 9.5 hours of moderate quality sleep most nights. A 23-year old man who achieves 160 minutes of moderate physical activity […]

Nurse Abel is working with her home care patient Sarah to improve Sarah’s self-management skills in order to control her Type II Diabetes. One thing Nurse Abel noticed was that Sarah was not always throwing her used syringes away in the sharps container supplied by the agency. Nurse Abel reinforces with Sarah the safety issue […]

A client drinks a carton of milk that was left unrefrigerated from the previous day. The nurse should explain that consuming unrefrigerated milk increases the risk of which type of infection? A Vibrio vulnificus. B Staphylococcus aureus. C Escherichia coli. D Salmonella enterica.