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olgavictoria

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A nursing student is asked to identify the difference between a nasogastric (NG) tube and a nasointestinal (NI) tube. The student correctly identifies that
 
  1. Only an NI tube is inserted through the nose.
  2. An NG tube is inserted through the stomach and into the duodenum.
  3. An NI tube is shorter than an NG tube.
  4. An NI tube is smaller in bore size and more flexible than an NG tube.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for an elderly patient who is unable to eat more than a few bites at a time. The nurse should modify the patient's diet to
 
  1. A high-calorie, high-protein diet.
  2. Five to six small, frequent feedings.
  3. A sodium-restricted diet.
  4. An antigen-avoidance diet.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2



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