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ARLKQ

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A nurse is assessing the volume of liquid nutrition that has been tube-fed to a client. What will happen if the volume of feeding exceeds the client's physiologic capacity?
 
  A) Constipation
  B) Pallor
  C) Obesity
  D) Gastric reflux

Question 2

A nurse is writing instructions on the discharge sheet of a client with a nasointestinal tube inserted for temporary feedings after discharge. Which of the following instruction should the nurse provide?
 
  A) Internet resources for answering questions
  B) Guidelines for delaying a feed
  C) Technique for removing the tube for cleaning
  D) Method of assessing gastric residual



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Answer to Question 1

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Overfilling the client's stomach can cause gastric reflux, regurgitation, vomiting, aspiration, and pneumonia. Exceeding the volume of feeding beyond a client's physiologic capacity does not as commonly lead to constipation, pallor, or obesity.

Answer to Question 2

B
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The nurse provides a written instruction sheet that includes guidelines for delaying a feed and the names and contact numbers of people to call if questions arise. The tube is not removed for cleaning purposes and gastric residuals are normally assessed by the nurse.



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