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Pineappleeh

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When a nurse inserts a nasogastric (NG) tube, the patient becomes cyanotic, coughs incessantly, and is unable to speak. The nurse should
 
  1. Tape the tube to the patient's naris.
  2. Continue to insert the tube quickly.
  3. Immediately remove the tube completely.
  4. Use a flashlight and tongue blade to view the posterior pharynx.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving formula through intermittent tube feedings. When caring for this patient, the nurse should
 
  1. Keep the patient in a supine position.
  2. Warm the formula in the microwave oven.
  3. Maintain the formula at room temperature.
  4. Administer the formula directly from the refrigerator.


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fatboyy09

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

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

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Pineappleeh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

shailee

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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