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P68T

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An older patient is receiving feedings through a permanent feeding tube. Which nursing intervention will decrease this patient's risk of aspiration?
 
  1. Administer formulas that contain fiber.
  2. Keep the head of the bed elevated at a 30 to 45 degree angle.
  3. The risk of aspiration no longer exists after a permanent feeding tube has been placed.
  4. Flush the tube with water before and after each medication administered through the tube.

Question 2

If a patient has bladder cancer that has invaded the bladder muscle, which is the nurse most likely to observe during an assessment of this patient after surgery to correct the problem?
 
  a. a colostomy
  b. a urostomy
  c. an indwelling foley catheter
  d. a suprapubic catheter


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Animal_Goddess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Formulas that contain fiber help stimulate normal bowel function.

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P68T

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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