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Chloeellawright

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Susan, age 42, has been burned over 30 of her body, including face, neck, arms, and chest, from a chemical explosion at work.
 
  Nausea and vomiting have begun. What nursing interventions can be done to relieve or prevent further attacks?

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Susan, age 42, has been burned over 30 of her body, including face, neck, arms, and chest, from a chemical explosion at work.
 
  List some of the complications that occur with tube feedings.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Check gastric residual, slow administration rate, provide adequate fluids, and use continuous feeding techniques.

Answer to Question 2

Aspiration pneumonia, a clogged feeding tube, constipation, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, diarrhea, cramps and distention, hyperglycemia, nausea and vomiting, and skin irritation around the site


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Reply #2 on: Aug 19, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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