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@Brianna17

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At present, the most reliable method for verification of placement of small-bore feeding tubes is
 
  a. Auscultation.
  b. Aspiration of contents.
  c. X-ray.
  d. pH testing.

Question 2

The nurse preceptor recognizes the new nurse's ability to determine patient safety risks when which behavior is observed?
 
  a. Checking patient identification once every shift
  b. Multitasking by gathering two patients' medications
  c. Disposing of used needles in a red needle container
  d. Raising all four side rails per family request



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At present, the most reliable method for verification of placement of small-bore feeding tubes is x-ray examination. Aspiration of contents and pH testing are not infallible. The nurse would need a more precise indicator to help differentiate the source of tube feeding aspirate. Auscultation is no longer considered a reliable method for verification of tube placement because a tube inadvertently placed in the lungs, pharynx, or esophagus transmits sound similar to that of air entering the stomach.

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Needles, syringes, and other single-use injection devices should be used once and disposed of in safety red needle containers that will be disposed of properly. Patient identification should be checked multiple times a day, including before each medication, treatment, procedure, blood administration, and transfer, and at the beginning of each shift. Gathering more than one patient's medication increases the likelihood of error. Raising all four side rails is considered a restraint and requires special orders, assessment, and monitoring of the patient.




@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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