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luvbio

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is a nursing intervention to decrease the thirst of a patient who is on a fluid restriction?
 
  a. Rinsing the mouth with warm water
  b. Sipping carbonated drinks
  c. Sucking on occasional ice chips
  d. Limiting tooth brushing to once per day

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that when a patient is unable to consume adequate nutrition by mouth, an alternative route such as a feeding ostomy may be used. What is the proper term for feeding a patient by this method?
 
  a. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
  b. Nasogastric
  c. Enteral
  d. Parenteral


Galvarado142

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

ANS: C
Sucking on occasional ice chips is a way to decrease thirst without adding a large amount of fluid. Rinsing the mouth with cool water and frequent tooth brushing are helpful also. Carbonated drinks contain sodium and will enhance fluid retention.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The administration of nutritionally balanced liquid foods through a feeding ostomy is called enteral nutrition.


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