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roselinechinyere27m

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A nurse is evaluating a client for commencement of enteral feedings. The most appropriate client to receive enteral feeding is the client who has _____ bowel sounds.
 
  a. decreased
  b. absent
  c. intact
  d. occasional

Question 2

Water is an essential component in enteral feedings for the client because it:
 
  a. keeps the solution intact.
  b. increases the solution volume.
  c. maintains hydration state.
  d. decreases the thickness of the solution.



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TDubDCFL

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Absent or decreased bowel sounds indicate a lack of peristalsis. This is an important nursing assessment before initiating feedings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Dehydration is a common side effect of enteral feeding; free water must be given to avoid dehydration.




roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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