Advanced Practice Nursing (NURS101)

5. A patient who has just been started on tube feedings of full-strength formula at 100 mL/hr has 6 diarrhea stools the first day. Which action should the nurse plan to take? a. Slow the infusion rate of the tube feeding. b. Check gastric residual volumes more frequently. c. Change the enteral feeding system and formula every 8 hours. d. Discontinue administration of water through the feeding tube. ANS: A Loose stools indicate poor absorption of nutrients and indicate a need to slow the fe...

Question 125 The nurse plans to place graduated compression stockings on a client in the preoperative setting. List in order the steps the nurse will follow. All options must be used. You Selected: • Review medical record and medical orders for graduated compression stockings. • Identify the client and explain procedure. • Place the client in supine position. • Apply powder or lotion to legs. • Smoothly pull the stocking over the ankle and calf. • Turn the stocking inside ...