NURS 2528 - FINAL EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024

When are enteral feeds necessary for our patients? correct answers How does the nurse correctly assess the placement of enteral feeding tube? correct answers -checking insertion site at the abdominal wall -observing the child for abdominal pain or discomfort. How does the nurse assess residuals? correct answers TO PREVENT ASPIRATION in a patient who receives tube feedings, measure gastric residual volume to assess the rate of gastric emptying. dysphagia correct answers condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful Who is at risk for dysphagia? correct answers -older adults -stroke -cancer -radiation therapy to head and neck -cranial nerve dysfunction What are the signs and symptoms of dysphagia? correct answers -choking -drooling -pocketing food -pain NPO diet correct answers nothing by mouth Clear fluids diet correct answers Patient may drink anything that can be seen through. Full fluids diet correct answers Patient may drink anything in liquid form. Puree diet correct answers Foods that are blended to a smooth consistency Soft Food diet correct answers easy to chew and moist and tender Minced correct answers to cut into small pieces Diabetic Diet correct answers used for patients with diabetes mellitus NAS diet correct answers no added salt Renal Diet correct answers Low protein Low sodium Low Potassium