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vinney12

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What is the term for the instrument used to tube feed through the nose and into the stomach?
 A) nasal tube
  B) gastric tube
  C) nasogastric tube
  D) esophageal tube

Question 2

Louise has been admitted to the nursing home. She is very unhappy and refuses most of the care provided at the home. Her fluid intake for the past 4 days has averaged 1,150 mL in 24 hours. You realize this is inadequate, and the multidisciplinary team is planning her care to increase her fluid intake.
 
  What are 24-hour hydration requirements?



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

1,000-3,000 mL of fluid daily or approximately 1 mL per calorie consumed





 

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