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

Author Question: For what purpose would a nurse measure the gastric residual volume in a patient's feeding tube? A) ... (Read 20 times)

BrownTown3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
on: Aug 21, 2018
For what purpose would a nurse measure the gastric residual volume in a patient's feeding tube?
 A) to check that the stomach is emptying properly
  B) to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate water
  C) to prevent dumping syndrome and diarrhea
  D) to ensure that medications have been digested

Question 2

Which food source would yield the softest lipids at room temperature?
 A) lard
  B) beef
  C) pork
  D) safflower


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jaymee143

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


BrownTown3

  • Member
  • Posts: 564
Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Gracias!

Chelseyj.hasty

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Did you know?

The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

This young boy with muscular dystrophy needs to receive tube feedings and home nursing care. He atte This young boy with muscular dystrophy needs to receive tube feedings and home nursing care. He atte
PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease. PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
Purpose of the nursing interventions Purpose of the nursing interventions
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist. Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Connections and settings necessary to measure fuel-injector resistance. Connections and settings necessary to measure fuel-injector resistance.
A patient with goiter due to iodine deficiency. A patient with goiter due to iodine deficiency.
Video: Immune responses Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library