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Mr.Thesaxman

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The nurse is checking the gastric aspirate for the patient receiving tube feedings. She notes the 200 mL of pale yellow and cloudy fluid with a pH of 7.3. Which action should she take?
 
  a. Stop the feeding immediately; then notify the prescribing provider.
  b. Hold the tube feeding for 2 hours; continue if residual is less than 200 mL.
  c. Flush tube with 30 mL of sterile water; resume tube feeding at prescribed rate.
  d. Administer a promotility agent as prescribed; resume feeding in 1 hour.

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Which class of nutrients is the body's primary source of energy?
 
  a. Proteins
  b. Carbohydrates
  c. Lipids
  d. Vitamins


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alexanderhamilton

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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