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jlmhmf

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One of the goals of hospice is to help persons:
 
  a. get well
  b. live until they die
  c. live longer than expected
  d. prolong life

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An elderly client has had a permanent feeding tube placed as a result of dysphagia. Which of the following nursing interventions will decrease the risk of aspiration?
 
  A) flushing the tube with water before, between, and after each medication administered through the tube
  B) administering formulas that contain fiber
  C) keeping the head of the bed elevated at least 30? whenever the tube feeding is running by pump
  D) the risk of aspiration no longer exists after a permanent feeding tube has been placed



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Bigfoot1984

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C




jlmhmf

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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