Ch 44 through 46
the nurse is checking hte residual content for a client who is receiving intermittent feedings. Which residual content, if obtained, would lead the nurse to delay the feeding?
120 mL
a client with anorexia complains of constipation. Which of the following nursing measures would be most effective in helping the client reduce constipation?
Assist client to increase dietary fiber
a client with esophageal cancer has difficulty i nswallowing Shich of the following would be appropriate to help the client achieve improved nutrition?
Give high-protein, semiliquid foods.
a client who is recovering from anesthesia following oral surgery for lip cancer is experiencing difficulty breathing deeply and coughing up secretions. which of the following measures will help ease the client's discomfort?
Keeping the head of the bed elevated
a client has undergone a total gasterectomy for refractory ulcers. the nurse would explain the need for life long treatment with which of the followig?
Vitamin B12
a client is prescribed a mag and aluminum hydroxide antacid to treat gastoesophageal reflux disease (GERD). the nurse cautions this client to do which of the following?
Watch for possible antacid-related diarrhea
a client has a gastrointestinal tube that enters the stomach trough a surgically created opeining in the the abdominal wall. the nurse documents thi sas which of the following?
gastrostomy
which of the folowinginterventions would be most appropriate for a client with a hiatal hernia and nursing diagnosis of acute pain related to reflux of gastric secretions
inform the client to remain upright for at least 2 hours after meals
a client with nausea and vomiting to receive an antiemetic that inhibits the vomiting center in the brain. which of the following would the nurse expect the physician to order most likely
prochlorperazine (Compazine)
after teaching a client who has had a Roux-en- Y gastric bypass, which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching,?
"I need to drink 8oz of water before meals.'
