Exam 19: Nutritional Management and Ng Intubation

To insert a nasogastric tube,the nurse measures from the ________ to the ________ and to the ________ before insertion.

State two nursing diagnoses that could be used when a nutritional problem is evident. a.______________ b.______________

This newly admitted female client 5'6" and weighs 165 pounds.What is her BMI?

The nurse is caring for a client with a large-bore NG tube inserted for feeding.The nurse checks for placement,and there is no aspirate.What is the appropriate nursing intervention?

A client with renal disease is most likely to be placed on which type of diet?

A client with advanced cirrhosis of the liver is most likely to be placed on which of the following diets?

Feeding a client unable to feed himself should encompass all the following activities except

Place an S in front of the foods high in sodium and a P for foods high in potassium. _________ a.Butter _________ b.Shellfish _________ c.Green vegetables _________ d.Frozen entrees _________ e.Orange juice _________ f.Dried dates

The nurse is administering a 200 mL nasogastric feeding.Upon aspirating,there is 50 mL of residual.The next action is to

Describe three actions the nurse carries out in preparation for serving a food tray. a.______________ b.______________ c.______________

Small-bore feeding tubes differ from large-bore tubes in the following way:

One serving of meat should weigh .