A patient with malabsorption syndrome is able to meet some nutritional needs orally but requires partial parenteral nutrition for a limited period because of illness. A nurse identifies that the patient will require
1. A central venous catheter.
2. A peripherally inserted central catheter.
3. A jejunostomy tube.
4. A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube.
Question 2
A patient is admitted to a hospital unit with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. When caring for this patient, a nurse recognizes that anorexia nervosa is characterized by which of the following? Select all that apply.
1. Evidence of emaciation
2. An excessive leanness or wasting of the body
3. An accurate self-perception about body weight
4. Obsessive thoughts about body shape and weight
5. Attempts to reduce one's body weight below normal
Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
Common patient positions.
A child with Down syndrome.
Illustration of the anatomy of a normal subject (A) and a patient with sleep apnea (B)