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awywial

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on: Aug 2, 2018
Aspiration can best be minimized for the client receiving gastric tube feeding by:
 a. thickening the formula.
  b. reducing the rate of administration.
  c. elevating the head of the bed 30-45 during and after feeding.
  d. flushing the tube with water after the tube feeding is completed.

Question 2

When testing the pH of aspirate from a nasogastric tube, a pH less than 4 would suggest the proximal tip of the tube is located in:
 a. the stomach.
  b. the jejunum.
  c. the respiratory tract.
  d. a collection of recently administered antacid.


millet

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


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