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concept of nursing 1
Enteral nutrition 1
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A group of nursing students are studying together. They are discussing the differences between parenteral and enteral nutrition. Which statement, if made by one of the students, indicates further instruction is needed? | "Parenteral nutrition is the administration of nutrients directly into the GI tract by way of a feeding tube." |
Enteral feedings may be administered by: | -Continuous feeding pump -Intermittent gravity drip |
The health care provider has ordered an enteral feeding tube for an elderly patient. Which statement, if made by the patient’s family member, indicates further instruction is needed? | "The tube feedings are used to improve digestion" |
Which of the following patients may benefit from enteral nutrition? (Select all that apply.) | -a patient who has a brain injury - A patient with Oral Cancer -A patient with burns of the lower extremities -A patient who had a CVA (stroke) and has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). |
Which of the following accurately describes the greatest risk related to having a feeding tube? | Aspiration |