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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is recovering from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and is receiving gastrostomy tube feedings. He is placed on aspiration precautions. What independent nursing action can the nurse implement?
 
  a. Thicken the feedings with cereal.
  b. Warm the formula.
  c. Advance the feeding tube into the duodenum.
  d. Elevate the head of the bed.

Question 2

A client receiving total parenteral nutrition for 3 days becomes disoriented and removes her intravenous line. A new line cannot be inserted for 2 to 3 hours. The nurse should monitor the client for:
 
  a. hypoglycemia.
  b. infection.
  c. air embolism.
  d. hyperglycemia.


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

ANS: D
Elevating the head of the bed is the initial intervention when a client is on aspiration precautions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Abruptly discontinuing TPN can lead to hypoglycemia.


@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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