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wenmo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Before giving the patient an intermittent tube feeding, the nurse should
 
  a. Make sure that the tube is secured to the gown with a safety pin.
  b. Have the tube feeding at room tempera-ture.
  c. Inject air into the stomach via the tube and auscultate.
  d. Place the patient in a supine position.

Question 2

The patient is admitted with facial trauma, including a broken nose, and has a history of esopha-geal reflux and of aspiration pneumonia. Given this information, which of the following tubes is appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Nasogastric tube
  b. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube
  c. Nasointestinal tube
  d. Jejunostomy tube


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Cold formula causes gastric cramping and discomfort because the mouth and the esophagus do not warm the liquid. Do not use safety pins. Safety pins can become unfastened and may cause harm to the patient. 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. Place the patient in high-Fowler's position, or elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees to help prevent aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Patients with gastroparesis or esophageal reflux or with a history of aspiration pneumonia may require placement of tubes beyond the stomach into the intestine. The nasogastric tube and the PEG tube are placed in the stomach, and placement could lead to aspiration. The nasointestinal tube and the nasogastric tube may be contraindicated by facial trauma and the broken nose. The jejunostomy tube is the only tube in the list that is beyond the stomach and is not contraindicated by facial trauma.


wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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