Author Question: The nurse evaluates the diet of a pregnant client and finds that it is low in zinc. The nurse knows ... (Read 64 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse evaluates the diet of a pregnant client and finds that it is low in zinc. The nurse knows that zinc intake should increase during pregnancy to promote protein metabolism.

Which food should the nurse suggest in order to increase intake of zinc? 1. Shellfish
2. Bananas
3. Yogurt
4. Cabbage

Question 2

A neonate is being fed 20 mL every three hours by orogastric lavage. At the beginning of this feeding,the nurse aspirates 15 mL of gastric residual. The nurse should

withhold the feeding and notify the physician.
2. replace the residual and continuewith the full feeding.
3. replace the residual but only give 5 mL of the feeding.
4. withhold the feeding and check theresidual in three hours.

nixon_s · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Zinc is found in greatest concentration in meats, shellfish, and poultry. Other good sources include whole grains and legumes.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:1
Rationale:Residual of more than half the amount of feeding indicates a feeding intolerance and could be a sign of necrotizing enterocolitis.Early detection of enterocolitis is essential,and aggressive management is required. Therefore,the physician should be notified of this finding. The amount of residual is too much to replace and continue with the feeding,and waiting for three hours to recheck the residual could delay treatment of a serious condition.