The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about the ...

[MGLQZ]

The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about the endocrine system. The nursing instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the student nurses make which statements?
 
  1. The hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones.
  2. Hormones released by the endocrine system influence every organ in the body.
  3. The hypothalamus is considered the master gland.
  4. The pituitary gland secretes TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
  5. The endocrine system is a major controller of homeostasis.

Question 2

A nurse is providing administration instruction to the wife of a client going home on intermittent enteral nutrition. Which information should the nurse include?
 
  1. Clean the equipment between each feeding administration.
  2. Once mixed, enteral feeding should hang no more than 8 hours.
  3. Refrigerate any feeding that is not needed for a feeding.
  4. You may use plain tap water for scheduled tubing flushes.
  5. Check placement of the feeding tube before starting the feeding.

[Zebsrer]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: The hypothalamus secretes releasing hormones.
Rationale 2: Hormones released by the endocrine system influence every organ in the body.
Rationale 3: The pituitary, not the hypothalamus, is often called the master gland; however, the pituitary and hypothalamus are best visualized as an integrated unit.
Rationale 4: The pituitary gland secretes TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
Rationale 5: The endocrine system is a major controller of homeostasis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The equipment used to provide enteral feedings should be kept clean.
Rationale 2: Enteral feedings should hang no more than 4 hours.
Rationale 3: Unused feeding should be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
Rationale 4: Plain water is acceptable for tubing flushes.
Rationale 5: Confirmation of tube placement must be done before each feeding.

[MGLQZ]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Zebsrer]

Great! Please up vote