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gastric contents to pass to the small intestine and air to escape. This promotes comfort and decreases the risk of leakage at the anastomosis. Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect The nurse prepares to administer a pancreatic enzyme powder to the child with cystic fibrosis (CF). Which food item should the nurse mix with the medication? 1.Tapioca 2.Applesauce 3.Hot oatmeal 4.Mashed potatoes 2.Applesauce Pancreatic enzyme powders are not to be mixed with hot foods or foods containing tapioc...

C. Cover the wound with a moist, sterile gauze dressing D. Obtain a culture and sensitivity of the wound drainage C. Cover the wound with a moist, sterile gauze dressing A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to prevent pulmonary complications? A. Perform range of motion exercises B. Place suction equipment at the bedside C. Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer D. Administe...

where is a spinal injection usually administered? reduce nausea and vomiting; and increase gastric emptying what do antiemetics do? trans theoretical model, health belief model, and health promotion model what are some common Health Promotion Models for an individual? perioperative about the period extending from the time of hospitalization for surgery to the time of discharge; includes the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods encourage deep breathing which helps to op...

-reduced CO results in a reduction of oxygenated blood reaching the body tissues, creating a systemic effect **If severe, associated with shock **If untreated, leads to ischemia, cell injury, and cell death. impaired tissue perfusion associated with loss of vessel patency or permeability, or inadequate central perfusion **results in impaired blood flow to the affected body tissue causing a localized effect. -->leads to ischemia and ultimately cell death if uncorrected. population risk...

A. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery. B. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine. C. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary preoperative preparations. D. Tell the patient she should not be so anxious because she is having a common, safe surgery. A. Many herbal products that are commonly taken cause surgical problems. Which herbs listed below should the nurse teach the patient to avoid before surgery to prevent...

The correct response is b. Inappropriate toileting hygiene is the cause of most UTIs in preschool girls. Although obtaining a urine specimen to ensure the eradication of bacteria after completion of the antibiotic course is important, the priority is patient teaching. Infected urine may cause reflux and reflux may scar the kidneys, leading to hypertension later in life. T/F the baby has all nephrons present at birth true most of the renal kidney growth takes place in the first ___ of life...

The NICU nurse is providing care for a neonate who presents with an overabundance of secretions that the neonate cannot manage. The nurse also identifies the neonate is anorectal and exhibits some limb deformity. Which assessment process will the nurse perform first? 1. Check whether there are deformities of the palate. 2. Check for choking after a feeding tube is passed. 3. Observe if cyanosis occurs during bottle feeding. 4. Determine the extent to which a feeding tube can be passed. A...

2. A 2-year-old who had a relapse of one diarrhea episode after restarting a normal diet. It is common for children to have a relapse of diarrhea after resuming a regular diet. The nurse receives a call from the parent of a 10-month-old who has vomited three times in the past 8 hours. The parent describes the baby as playful and wanting to drink. The parent asks the nurse what to give the child. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Replace the next feeding with regular water, and see if ...

Select all that apply. Palpate the skin Auscultate the chest Measure urine output Obtain a food diary Measure arterial blood gases (ABGs) Palpate the skin The expected outcome for a patient with appendicitis who is vomiting is achievement or maintenance hydration, as determined by good skin turgor, which can be assessed by palpation of the skin. Measure urine output The expected outcome for a patient with appendicitis who is vomiting is achievement or maintenance of hydration, as det...

What is a respiratory complication of GERD? Recurrent pneumonia because stomach contents can be aspirated Which GI disorder has projectile vomiting, blood-tinged vomit, and olive-shaped mass as a manifestation? pyloric stenosis If an infant fails to pass meconium, he is probably suffering from what disease? Hirschsprungs Ribbon-like stool in older children is a sign of _________. Hirschsprungs Which type of cells are absent in a patient with Hirschsprungs? ganglion cells in the colon ...