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The nurse must insert a nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient with a bowel obstruction. Before inserting the tube, the nurse must explain the procedure to the patient. Which explanation by the nurse is best? Assume that all provide correct information.
 
  a. I'm going to insert an NG tube and connect it to low Gomco to keep your stomach empty.
  b. I'm going to insert a tube through your nose into your stomach to prevent you from vomiting.
  c. I'm going to insert an NG tube through your nares to suction your secretions and prevent emesis.
  d. Hold still, please; I need to elevate the head of the bed and insert this tube.

Question 2

A young adult with a severe episode of asthma bronchoconstriction comes to the emergency department with signs of respiratory distress. When the nurse performs the admission assessment,
 
  she notes that the patient is not able to say where she is or the time. Which nursing diagnosis is probably most suitable for this patient?
  a. Chronic Confusion
  b. Acute Confusion
  c. Impaired Verbal Communication
  d. Readiness for Enhanced Communication



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frre432

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




naturalchemist

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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