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newyorker26

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When TPN has not been infusing at the prescribed volume, the rate should not be altered primarily because of risk for:
 a. infection.
  b. circulatory overload.
  c. change in blood glucose levels.
  d. change in levels of serum triglycerides.

Question 2

A client is receiving a continuous tube feeding. A medication is to be delivered enterally. The following intervention is appropriate for most medications:
 a. Administer medication through the Y-connection while the tube feeding continues to infuse.
  b. Flush the feeding tube with 15-30 milliliters of warm water before and after each drug administration.
  c. Crush tablets, including enteric-coated, and dissolve with small amount of water.
  d. Tablets are preferred because liquid forms of most drugs are hypertonic.



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mceravolo

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b




newyorker26

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


Laurenleakan

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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