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Sufayan.ah

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A patient who is completely reliant on his gastric tube has accidentally pulled it from his body. As such, which one of the following is true?
 
  A) He cannot eliminate urine from his body.
  B) He is bleeding internally.
  C) He is unable to receive his oral medications.
  D) He is incapable of digestion.

Question 2

You have received an order from medical direction that you feel would be detrimental to your patient. Which of the following should you do?
 
  A) Call a different hospital for orders.
  B) Carry out the order but document that you disagreed with it.
  C) Contact your supervisor for advice.
  D) Politely question the physician.


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ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


Sufayan.ah

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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