Gastric residual volumes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2023 HESI Med-Surg RN Custom Exam (for Med Surg II Class) Pics & Q&As Included (A+)Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's...

A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM. Which of th...

GASTROINTESTINAL , HEPATOBILIARY & PANCREATIC SYSTEMS FUNCTION, ASSESSMENT & THERAPEUTIC MEASURES EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION 2023 Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Systems Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. The nurse is inspecting a patient’s oral cavity and notices reddened areas on the gums, several teeth with ca...

NUR 134 Test 4 - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Feedings that are delivered at regular intervals, using gravity for instillation or a feeding pump to administer the formula over a set period of time? 1) intermittent 2) bolus 3) continuous 4) A and B Rationale: While an argument could be made for both A and B but that is not the most correct answer... Feedings which use a syringe to instill the formula quickly in one large amount? intermittent bolus continuous A and B Feedings which...

• Be wary of questions regarding children drinking too much milk i.e. more than 3-4 cups of milk each day. Too much milk intake reduces intake of other essential nutrients, especially iron. Watch for anemia with milk-aholics. • Vitamin D’s presence is required by the parathyroid gland, in order for it to function. • If the patient is taking digoxin or K-supplements, avoid salt substitutes because many are potassium based • Potassium Sources: bananas, potatoes, citrus fruits • No ...

HESI RN FUNDAMENTALS SAMPLE QUESTIONS/ PREVIEW - The nurse is assessing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The pulse oximeter alarm is flashing without displaying a percentage of oxygen. Which action should the nurse implement? exchange pulse ox for another monitor - Two days after surgery a male client experiences incisional pain while dangling his feet at the bedside and he refuses to ambulate as prescribed. The nurse establishes a problem of, “Activity intole...

what do we need in order to have enteral nutrition functional GI tract Condition in which we would start feeding tubes? swallowing disorders, impaired motility in upper GI tract, GI obstructions, intestinal surgeries, mechanical ventilation, mental incapacitation How long can patients have an NG tube placed? 4 weeks what patient population would we have to be concerned with feeding directly into the stomach and would instead be fed post-pyloric patient with chronic pancreatitis, patient...

NR 324 Adult Health 1 exam 3 FINAL/ NR 324 Adult Health 1 (2024/2025)/ NR 324 Adult Health 1 exam 3. Barium enema examination of large intestine; Before: give laxatives and enemas until clear of stool evening before -clear liquid diet evening before -NPO 8hr before After: give fluids, laxatives or suppositories to assist in expelling barium -observe stool for passage of contrast medium -educate pt stool may be white for up to 72 hr With a barium enema what do you want to explain to ...

EAQ Final Exam A patient with pneumonia is being treated at home and has reported fatigue to the nurse. What instructions should the nurse include when teaching the patient about care and recovery at home? Select all that apply. Get adequate rest. Restrict fluid intake. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Resume work to build strength. Take every dose of the prescribed antibiotic - Get adequate rest. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Take every dose of the prescribed antibiotic The nurse deter...

what do we need in order to have enteral nutrition functional GI tract Condition in which we would start feeding tubes? swallowing disorders, impaired motility in upper GI tract, GI obstructions, intestinal surgeries, mechanical ventilation, mental incapacitation How long can patients have an NG tube placed? 4 weeks what patient population would we have to be concerned with feeding directly into the stomach and would instead be fed post-pyloric patient with chronic pancreatitis, patient...