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The patient with an NG tube has orders for several enteral drugs (e.g., capsules, tablets, and liquids). What should you do before giving these drugs? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Check with the pharmacist about crushing the tablets.
  b. Follow the procedures of the eight rights.
  c. Aspirate to check for stomach contents.
  d. Open the extended-release capsules.
  e. Inject 150 mL of water to check tube patency.
  f. Place the patient in a supine position.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a 16-year-old patient
 
  who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes about blood glucose monitoring and the importance of regulating glucose intake. When developing a teaching plan for this teenager, which of Erikson's stages of development should the nurse con-sider?
  a. Trust versus mistrust
  b. Intimacy versus isolation
  c. Industry versus inferiority
  d. Identity versus role confusion



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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