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BrownTown3

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For what purpose would a nurse measure the gastric residual volume in a patient's feeding tube?
 A) to check that the stomach is emptying properly
  B) to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate water
  C) to prevent dumping syndrome and diarrhea
  D) to ensure that medications have been digested

Question 2

Which food source would yield the softest lipids at room temperature?
 A) lard
  B) beef
  C) pork
  D) safflower


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


BrownTown3

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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