Question

vilient receiving enteral feedings, the best way for her 42. When the nurse is caring for a patient nee for tolerance of feeding is by monitoring a for gastric tube patency. b. forduodenal tube patency. c. for abdominal distention. d. the rate of the feeding the statement or answer the question Multiple Response Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or 43. What are the six main nutrients: (select all that apply a zinc, fats, amino acids b proteins, carbs, fats c. vitamins, calcium, minerals ds water, vitamins, minerals 44. Obese and overweight individuals are at risk for: (select all that an a heart disease b) high cholesterol c) diabetes d stroke e sickle cell anemia 45. The elderly population is at risk for deficiencies in? (select all that apply) a. Vitamin B12 (B Vitamin D Calcium d. Sodium 46 Which actions are taken to verify correct placement of a PEG or J-tube immediately after insertion? (select all that apply) a. aspirate the gastric contents, check the exposed tube measurement, and observe the color b. confirm the size of the feeding tube after taping c. Place the distal end of the tube in a glass of water and observe for bubble indicating air exchange d. take an abdominal x-ray Which are complications that may result from enteral feedings? (select all that apply) a. aspiration b. infection c. skin breakdown d. intolerance of feeding e. inadequate nutrition

can you help with 42 to 47

Answer 1

42. Option C

Abdominal distension indicates that the patient is intolerable.

43. 6 main nutrients are Vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates , proteins and water .So option B and D were correct to choose.

44. Obesity and over weight leads to diabetes, stroke , heart diseases and also increases LDL that is bad cholesterol and reduces Good cholesterol HDL.

So option A, C and D were correct, excluding high cholesterol because this also reduces Good cholesterol.

45. B and C were correct options.

Because elderly will have risk for deficiencies of calcium, vitamin D, E, C, B6 and Magnesium.

46. Tube placements can be checked for the placement by X-ray, aspirate the gastric contents, and also by placing the distal end of the tube in a glass of water.So option A , C and D were correct.

47. Complications that result from enteral feedings are

Aspiration

Intolerance of feeding and

Inadequate nutrition

So A, D and E are correct because skin break down cannot happen here and infections are very less in enteral feedings