This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse is evaluating a client for commencement of enteral feedings. The most appropriate client to ... (Read 64 times)

roselinechinyere27m

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is evaluating a client for commencement of enteral feedings. The most appropriate client to receive enteral feeding is the client who has _____ bowel sounds.
 
  a. decreased
  b. absent
  c. intact
  d. occasional

Question 2

Water is an essential component in enteral feedings for the client because it:
 
  a. keeps the solution intact.
  b. increases the solution volume.
  c. maintains hydration state.
  d. decreases the thickness of the solution.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

TDubDCFL

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Absent or decreased bowel sounds indicate a lack of peristalsis. This is an important nursing assessment before initiating feedings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Dehydration is a common side effect of enteral feeding; free water must be given to avoid dehydration.


roselinechinyere27m

  • Member
  • Posts: 557
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

aliotak

  • Member
  • Posts: 326
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan. The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery. A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern
Use a step stool to help an infirm client get on and off the table. Use a step stool to help an infirm client get on and off the table.
Example of simplified note for one-time client. Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Measuring the client’s blood pressure Measuring the client’s blood pressure
Video: Five phases of cardiac cycle & Atrial contraction

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library