Additional teaching is required when the nurse evaluates the ...

[renzo156]

Additional teaching is required when the nurse evaluates the provision of the tube feeding and the family member:
 
  A. Keeps the formula refrigerated between feedings
  B. Keeps the feeding tube capped between feedings
  C. Completes the feeding before checking tube placement
  D. Irrigates the tube with 30 to 60 ml of water before and after feedings

Question 2

The nurse assesses that a patient has a severe fecal impaction. Which action taken by the nurse addresses this problem?
 
  a. Administering laxatives
  b. Providing a high-fiber diet
  c. Performing a digital removal
  d. Administering an enema

[brittiany.barnes]

Answer to Question 1

C
C. Determine tube placement. Feedings instilled into a misplaced tube may cause serious injury or death.
A. For intermittent feeding have syringe ready and be sure formula is at room temperature.
B. When tube feedings are not being administered, cap or clamp the proximal end of the feeding tube.
D. Draw up 30 ml of normal saline or tap water in syringe. This amount of solution will flush length of tube.

Answer to Question 2

C
Prevention is the key to fecal impaction. However, once it occurs, digital removal of stool is the only alternative. Once the impaction is cleared, a high-fiber diet, increased activity, and adequate hydration may all reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

[renzo156]

Thank you!

[brittiany.barnes]

Always glad to help...