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natalie2426

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on: Jul 23, 2018
After the administration of a nasointestinal feeding tube, a patient complains of gas, abdominal pain, and dizziness. What do these symptoms indicate?
 
  A) aspiration of the feeding solution
  B) lack of intestinal tone and constipation
  C) a type of dumping syndrome
  D) an infection of the gastrointestinal system

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a home care patient how to do pursed-lip breathing. What is the therapeutic effect of this procedure?
 
  A) using upper chest muscles more effectively
  B) replacing the use of incentive spirometry
  C) reducing the need for p.r.n. pain medications
  D) prolonging expiration to reduce airway resistance


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aburgess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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