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tatyanajohnson

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Computed tomography of a patient with a sudden onset of severe nausea and vomiting has revealed the presence of a pyloric obstruction. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority in the immediate care of this patient?
 
  A) Insertion of a nasogastric (NG) tube to suction to decompress the stomach
  B) Insertion of a central line for parenteral nutrition
  C) Administration of a saline enema to purge the lower bowel
  D) Gastric lavage

Question 2

An elderly patient has come to the clinic for a regular check-up. While reviewing a patient's history, the nurse notes that the patient has an increased thoracic curvature of the spine. What term describes this assessment finding?
 
  A) Scoliosis
  B) Epiphyses
  C) Lordosis
  D) Kyphosis


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amynguyen1221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


tatyanajohnson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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