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nummyann

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What is the major adverse risk when administering an enteral supplemental feeding to a patient through a feeding tube?
 
  a. Aspiration of tube feeding contents.
  b. Abdominal pain when given too fast.
  c. Toxicity from too many vitamins and minerals.
  d. Peritonitis if the bowel ruptures.

Question 2

A patient is receiving supplemental enteral
 
  feedings with Osmolite, 1 can three times a day between meals. For which main side effect should you monitor?
  a. Constipation
  b. Nausea
  c. Vomiting
  d. Diarrhea


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Danny Ewald

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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