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BRWH

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A patient with cirrhosis is noted to have low serum albumin levels. The patient is to receive 200 mL of albumin in 30 minutes. The drop factor for the IV set is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse correctly adjusts the IV rate to what rate?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer enteral nutrition to a patient. Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to hold the nutrition and notify the patient's provider?
 
  a. Blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg
  b. Decreased bowel sounds
  c. A productive cough
  d. A temperature of 37.8 C


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

ANS:
100 gtt/min
(200 mL  15 gtt/mL)  30 min = 100 gtt/min.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Enteral nutrition requires adequate small bowel function with digestion, absorption, and gastrointestinal motility. The nurse should assess for abdominal distension and a decrease or absence of bowel sounds. Patients may still receive enteral feedings if hypotension, cough, or elevated temperature are present.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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