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cnetterville

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Which best describes a disadvantage of using a nasogastric tube in a patient?
 a. Discomfort for the patient
 b. Formula must be delivered by pump only
  c. It requires a surgical procedure
 d. There is a risk of infection at the site
 e. There is a greater risk of tube clogging

Question 2

The recommended daily protein intake for a patient with alcoholic hepatitis would be:
 a. 0.5-0.8 grams/kilogram
  b. 0.8-1.0 grams/kilogram
  c. 1.0-1.5 grams/kilogram
  d. 1.5-2.0 grams/kilogram
  e. 2.5-3.0 grams/kilogram


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yuyiding

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


cnetterville

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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