The patient has an NG tube connected to low constant suction. Which intervention is
the most important for assessing proper NG tube function?
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Observing the NG tube's aspirate
, The health care team member is administering an enema when the patient begins to
report abdominal cramping. What should the team member do next?
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Temporarily stop the flow of the liquid.
What is the health care team member's first priority before assisting a patient with
eating?
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Screening the patient for the ability to swallow
An older adult patient who cannot get out of bed reports diarrhea and perineal
burning and irritation. On assessment, the nurse observes that the perineal area is
reddened and irritated. Which intervention is the most appropriate to help prevent
skin breakdown?
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Keep the perineal area meticulously clean of the liquid stool.
While administering a preoperative enema for colon surgery, the health care team
member notes that the solution has stopped flowing into the rectum after only 50 ml
have infused. The team member ensures that the patient and the rectal tubing are
the most important for assessing proper NG tube function?
Give this one a try later!
Observing the NG tube's aspirate
, The health care team member is administering an enema when the patient begins to
report abdominal cramping. What should the team member do next?
Give this one a try later!
Temporarily stop the flow of the liquid.
What is the health care team member's first priority before assisting a patient with
eating?
Give this one a try later!
Screening the patient for the ability to swallow
An older adult patient who cannot get out of bed reports diarrhea and perineal
burning and irritation. On assessment, the nurse observes that the perineal area is
reddened and irritated. Which intervention is the most appropriate to help prevent
skin breakdown?
Give this one a try later!
Keep the perineal area meticulously clean of the liquid stool.
While administering a preoperative enema for colon surgery, the health care team
member notes that the solution has stopped flowing into the rectum after only 50 ml
have infused. The team member ensures that the patient and the rectal tubing are
