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A nurse is preparing to administer a gavage feeding via nasogastric tube to a preterm newborn who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A. Stabilize the tube with tape to the newborn's forehead.
- B. Remove supplemental oxygen during the feeding.
- C. Measure the stomach aspirate prior to the feeding.
- D. Place the newborn on her left side for 30 min after the feeding.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition. Which of the following findings indicates the therapy is effective?
- A. Client has soft, formed bowel movements.
- B. Client's mucous membranes are pink.
- C. Client reports ability to complete ADLs.
- D. Client's blood glucose level is within the expected reference range.
Correct Answer: D
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A nurse is teaching about diet modification to a client who is breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I should drink an 8 ounce glass of water each time my baby nurses.
- B. I should take a 1500 milligram iron supplement daily.
- C. I can eat a 2500 calorie daily diet lose 1 lb per week.
- D. I can eat ounces of swordfish daily.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is completing a nutritional assessment of an adult female client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is at an increased risk of developing cancer?
- A. Eats at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
- B. Eats 6 servings of whole grains daily.
- C. Limits alcohol consumption to 2 drinks per day.
- D. Limits red meat intake to 3oz per day.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is initiating continuous enteral feedings for a client who has a new gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A. Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hr.
- B. Obtain the client's electrolyte levels every 4 hr.
- C. Keep the client's head elevated at 15* during feedings.
- D. Flush the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client who is to start enteral tube feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube placement?
- A. Measure the tube length.
- B. Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
- C. Flush the tube with 20 mL of water.
- D. Auscultate the client's lungs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.