A nurse is preparing a patient for nasotracheal suctioning. In ...

[Sufayan.ah]

A nurse is preparing a patient for nasotracheal suctioning. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, beginning with the first step?
 
  1. Insert catheter.
  2. Apply suction and remove.
  3. Have patient deep breathe.
  4. Encourage patient to cough.
  5. Attach catheter to suction system.
  6. Rinse catheter and connecting tubing.
  a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
  b. 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 6
  c. 5, 3, 1, 2, 4, 6
  d. 3, 1, 2, 5, 4, 6

Question 2

A patient has carbon dioxide retention from lung problems. Which type of diet will the nurse most likely suggest for this patient?
 
  a. Low-carbohydrate
  b. Low-caffeine
  c. High-caffeine
  d. High-carbohydrate

[zogaridan]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A low-carbohydrate diet is best. Diets high in carbohydrates play a role in increasing the carbon dioxide load for patients with carbon dioxide retention. As carbohydrates are metabolized, an increased load of carbon dioxide is created and excreted via the lungs. A low- or high-caffeine diet is not as important as the carbohydrate load.

[Sufayan.ah]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

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