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  Why do we have energy-storage macromolecules, such as fats, in our bodies?   

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral feedings.  which of the following nursing interventionsis the highest priority when the nurse suspects aspiration of the feeding?

The nurse has an order to insert a nasogastric tube into the stomach of an assigned client.  In what order should the nurse perform the actions to complete the procedure?  Place the options in the correct order.  All options must be used. 

What will the nurse need before removing a patient’s nasogastric tube?      

What patient care might the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) when a patient’s nasogastric tube is removed?          

A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client who requires gastric decompression.  Which of the following actions should the nurse perform before beginning the procedure (Select all that apply).

Mr. Whitlock has been receiving a tube feeding of Ensure® via nasogastric tube for 3 weeks via a bolus infusion.  He has just started to have loose stools (300mL each-6 today).  You should first suspect the following to be responsible for the diarrhea: 

The nurse has just placed a nasogastric tube for gastric decompression secondary to a paralytic ileus.  What is the first thing that you need to do?  

Why does the nurse kink the nasogastric tube before removing it from a patient?          

Clinical Coding Workout Chapter 4, question 4.77 This full-term female infant was born in this hospital by vaginal delivery. Her mother has been an alcoholic for many Years and would not stop drinking during her pregnancy The baby was born with fetal alcohol syndrome and was placed in the NICU. The mother also refused any vaccinations for the infant. What codes are assigned?