This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An elderly client's small-bowel obstruction has resolved and her intestinal decompression tube has ... (Read 31 times)

penza

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,022
on: Jul 22, 2018
An elderly client's small-bowel obstruction has resolved and her intestinal decompression tube has been ordered to be removed. When performing this nursing action, what should the nurse prioritize?
 
  A) Instill a small amount of water to provide lubrication while withdrawing the tube.
  B) Remove the tube slowly to avoid injuring the client.
  C) Change from continuous to intermittent suction during removal.
  D) Aspirate the tube while removing it in order to normalize pressure.

Question 2

A nurse notices that, even with intermittent suctioning, an NPO client's nasogastric tube is becoming obstructed. Which of the following interventions will promote tube patency?
 
  A) Give liberal amounts of water to the client.
  B) Inspect the tube carefully.
  C) Give ice chips to the client.
  D) Remove and wash the tube.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Kdiggy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
An intestinal decompression tube is removed slowly because removal is in a reverse direction through the curves of the intestine and the valves of the lower and upper ends of the stomach. The tube is withdrawn 6 to 10 in. (15 to 25 cm) at 10-minute intervals. It is incorrect to aspirate or instill water during removal and the suction should be turned off, not merely changed to intermittent suction.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Giving ice chips or occasional sips of water to a client promotes tube patency. The fluid helps to dilute the gastric secretions. However, both must be given sparingly because water is hypotonic and draws electrolytes into the gastric fluid. Because the diluted fluid is ultimately removed, giving the client liberal amounts of water can deplete serum electrolytes. Removing and washing the tube is not recommended unless patency cannot be restored.


penza

  • Member
  • Posts: 1,022
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

JCABRERA33

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.

Did you know?

Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Structure of the ovary and uterine (fallopian) tube. Figure illustrates stages of ovum development a Structure of the ovary and uterine (fallopian) tube. Figure illustrates stages of ovum development a
A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern
Tubal ligation. To minimize the size of the incisions necessary, laparoscopic surgery may be used to Tubal ligation. To minimize the size of the incisions necessary, laparoscopic surgery may be used to
A dual turbocharger system installed on a small block Chevrolet V-8 engine. A dual turbocharger system installed on a small block Chevrolet V-8 engine.
Notice the small motor gear on the left drives a larger plastic gear (black), which then drives ... Notice the small motor gear on the left drives a larger plastic gear (black), which then drives ...
Positioning the client Positioning the client
Video: Vasectomy

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library