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The client is being treated with total parenteral nutrition. He is experiencing sharp chest pain and decreased breath sounds. These symptoms most likely are the result of:
 
  a. fluid overload.
  b. infection.
  c. air embolism.
  d. pneumothorax.

Question 2

The client is being treated with enteral feeding. Before administering the feeding, the nurse plans to elevate the head of the client's bed _____ degrees.
 
  a. 90
  b. 45
  c. 30
  d. 15


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

ANS: D
The client being treated with TPN who is also experiencing sharp chest pain and decreased breath sounds is most likely to be experiencing pneumothorax.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Before administering an enteral feeding, the nurse should elevate the head of the client's bed 30 degrees.


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