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natalie2426

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A nurse is providing instruction to an elderly patient about osteoporosis. Further instruction by the nurse is necessary if the patient states:
 
  1. I take a calcium supplement every day.
  2. I just had a new handrail installed in my tub.
  3. I walk a mile every day.
  4. I never consume any dairy products.

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A nurse is providing care for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube in place 10 hours after removal of a portion of the stomach. The patient's plan of care would include
 
  1. Providing mouth care every 4 hours.
  2. Keeping NG to continuous high suction.
  3. Draping NG tubing over the patient's shoulder.
  4. Providing tube feeding every 3 hours.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

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natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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