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CharlieWard

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse is preparing to admit an elderly client who is deaf. The nurse is aware that ineffective communication can lead to improper or delayed care.
 
  What intervention should the nurse include to ensure that she can effectively communicate with the client?
  A) Use the hospital-approved interpreter program.
  B) Ask if anyone who is currently working could help communicate with the client.
  C) Turn the computer screen so that the client can read the questions the nurse needs to ask the client.
  D) Use the client's family members to communicate with the client.

Question 2

An older patient receiving enteral feedings is experiencing abdominal cramps and liquid stools. Which ingredient in the patient's tube feeding would cause these manifestations?
 
  1. Maltose
  2. Lactose
  3. Fructose
  4. Sucrose


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jordangronback

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

A

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Maltose is a type of sugar and is not implicated in the development of abdominal cramps and liquid stools when receiving an enteral feeding.


CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

lindahyatt42

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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