A nurse is caring for a patient with a gastrostomy tube. Th…

 A nurse is caring for a patient with a gastrostomy tube. The order set for the gastrostomy tube and enteral feedings can be found below.   Water Flush   Bolus with 200 mL of tap water four times per day   Residuals    If residual is < 100 mL, re-instill and continue with ordered feedingIf residual is 350 mL, discard residual, hold tube feeding, and contact provider.   Tube Feeding   Replete Fiber 50 mL/hour continuously

A diabetic client who is well controlled with insulin inject…

A diabetic client who is well controlled with insulin injections has been NPO since midnight before having a mastectomy. The nurse notes that no preoperative orders are written regarding the client’s daily insulin dose. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

Mr. F is a 45 yom who was diagnosed with Guillain Barre’ Dis…

Mr. F is a 45 yom who was diagnosed with Guillain Barre’ Disease one month ago. He presents with generalized muscle weakness in all extremities and trunk, along with impaired balance and sensory loss which is greater in the LE’s. The PT orders are for the patient to be tested for strength in hip flexion at this time. The patient can flex his hip against gravity, but cannot take any resistance. Which of the following grades are most appropriate for this patient?

You are preparing to measure a patient’s elbow extension by…

You are preparing to measure a patient’s elbow extension by first moving them passively through the available range. At the end of the range you feel a solid “thunk” as the movement abruptly comes to a halt at full extension. Which term best describes this end feel?