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

Author Question: Discuss the function of the N/G tube to low intermittent suction. ... (Read 51 times)

TVarnum

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
on: Aug 2, 2018
Discuss the function of the N/G tube to low intermittent suction.

Question 2

Briefly explain your answer to the previous question.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Sierray

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The N/G tube would have been placed in the OR to low intermittent suction for the purpose of preventing a build-up of secretions in the stomach post-op, thus preventing aspiration. This would also prevent a build-up of stomach acid and reduce the chances of a stress ulcer.

Answer to Question 2

CO2 is elevated, indicating acidosis. HCO3- is elevated to compensate. The result is a pH that is just inside the normal limits on the acidic end.


TVarnum

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


Sierray

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #3 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Did you know?

People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

The effects of aging can be seen in the decline in function of many physiological systems. The effects of aging can be seen in the decline in function of many physiological systems.
The anatomical distortion of the structure of RBCs in sickle cell anemia affects its normal function ... The anatomical distortion of the structure of RBCs in sickle cell anemia affects its normal function ...
The function of the intrafusal motor neurons. The function of the intrafusal motor neurons.
How to write a composite function f(g(x)) and g(f(x)) (Part 2) How to write a composite function f(g(x)) and g(f(x)) (Part 2)
How to find the area of a function using limits and Riemann sums How to find the area of a function using limits and Riemann sums
Sketch a graph of the function h(x), by hand on the following interval: Sketch a graph of the function h(x), by hand on the following interval:
Video: Cardiac Cycle (Part 3 of 4)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library