Basic Physical Care

1. A child has a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted by the nurse to administer a continuous feeding. Which actions should the nurse take before starting the NG feeding on the child? Select all that apply. Verify the physician’s order. Check placement of the NG tube. Assess for bowel sounds. 2. A client complains of abdominal discomfort and nausea while receiving tube feedings. Which intervention is most appropriate for this problem? Stop the feedings and check for residual volume. 3. A client has a tumor of the posterior pituitary gland. The nurse planning the client's care would include which interventions? Select all that apply. Weigh the client daily. Measure urine specific gravity. Monitor intake and output. 4. A client has an open cholecystectomy with bile duct exploration. Following surgery, the client has a T tube. What should the nurse do to determine the effectiveness of the T tube? Assess the color and amount of drainage every shift. 5. A client has cerumen build-up in the ear. What should the nurse instruct the client to do? Select all that apply. Wash the external ear with a washcloth. Instill cerumenolytic drops in the ear canal. Irrigate the ear with sterile water after softening the wax with a cerumenolytic solution. 6. A client hasn't voided since before surgery, which took place 8 hours ago. When assessing the client, a nurse will palpate the bladder above the symphysis pubis.