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Patients who have a cancer diagnosis, infected or draining wounds, burns, or an elevated temperature for more than 2 days are at elevated _______________ risk.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

MC The purpose for inflating the tracheostomy tube cuff is to
 
  A. Prevent aspiration.
  B. Provide for mechanical ventilation.
  C. Secure the tube.
  D. Allow the client to talk.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

nutritional
Risk factors for potential nutritional problems include cancer diagnoses, infected or draining wounds, burns, and elevated body temperature for more than 2 days. Patients exhibiting these conditions should be assessed for their nutritional status.

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