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rosent76

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A patient with a small bowel obstruction has had a Levin tube inserted and is admitted to a medical unit.
 
  The nurse who is caring for this patient is now checking that the wall suction settings are correct and should anticipate which of the following settings?
  A) Continuous high suction
  B) Intermittent high suction
  C) Continuous low suction
  D) Intermittent low suction

Question 2

A male patient is postoperative day 7 following an esophagectomy that was performed for the treatment of esophageal cancer.
 
  The patient's nasogastric tube (NG) has just been removed, and the patient has passed a swallowing assessment and appears to have an intact anastomosis. What should the nurse teach the patient about his progression in oral food and fluid intake?
  A) For the next few days, you'll likely drink supplements like Boost or Ensure.
  B) You'll receive total parenteral nutrition for 3 to 5 days while your esophagus heals.
  C) We'll be arranging for you to have small meals several times a day for the next little while.
  D) We'll encourage you to now begin eating the same way that you normally do.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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rosent76

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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