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Cooldude101

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A nurse is monitoring a patient's intake and output. The patient drinks part of a can of cola. The nurse should
 
  1. Ask the patient to finish the can of cola.
  2. Estimate how much of the can was consumed by the patient.
  3. Measure the remainder to determine the amount ingested.
  4. Not record such a small amount of fluid.

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A nursing instructor evaluates a student nurse's application of theory regarding continuous tube feedings. The nursing instructor recognizes that further teaching is warranted when the student nurse
 
  1. Instructs the patient to maintain a supine position.
  2. Ensures that the head of the patient's bed is continually raised 30 degrees or more.
  3. Interrupts the feeding every 4 hours to check placement.
  4. Interrupts the feeding every 4 hours to check residual volume.


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Tabitha_2016

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

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


Cooldude101

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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