Chapter 45, Problem 2CAQ

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Which sort of tube would be most suitable to select?

Concept introduction:

Mrs. C is running her family on a fixed income. A plan has to be developed to assist her and reduce her threat for complicating her current disease processes. Three points have to be summarized that should be included in the plan to assist Mrs. C to meet her nutritional needs who is living on a budget.

After six months, Mrs. C hospitalized for heart failure and affected with a viral infection and kidney failure. Her weight is raised due to fluid retention and reduced urinary output. She is having a poor appetite along with nausea and vomiting and her abdomen is soft and nontender. The staff nurse orders to provide her enteral feeding.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

In what way the tube placement is verified?

Concept introduction:

Mrs. C is running her family on a fixed income. A plan has to be developed to assist her and reduce her threat for complicating her current disease processes. Three points have to be summarized that should be included in the plan to assist Mrs. C to meet her nutritional needs who is living on a budget.

After six months, Mrs. C hospitalized for heart failure and affected with a viral infection and kidney failure. Her weight is raised due to fluid retention and reduced urinary output. She is having a poor appetite along with nausea and vomiting and her abdomen is soft and nontender. The staff nurse orders to provide her enteral feeding.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Which measures need to be taken to confirm the tube position?

Concept introduction:

Mrs. C is running her family on a fixed income. A plan has to be developed to assist her and reduce her threat for complicating her current disease processes. Three points have to be summarized that should be included in the plan to assist Mrs. C to meet her nutritional needs who is living on a budget.

After six months, Mrs. C hospitalized for heart failure and affected with a viral infection and kidney failure. Her weight is raised due to fluid retention and reduced urinary output. She is having a poor appetite along with nausea and vomiting and her abdomen is soft and nontender. The staff nurse orders to provide her enteral feeding.

(d)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Which tube-feeding difficulties would be suitable to include in the patient valuation?

Concept introduction:

Mrs. C is running her family on a fixed income. A plan has to be developed to assist her and reduce her threat for complicating her current disease processes. Three points have to be summarized that should be included in the plan to assist Mrs. C to meet her nutritional needs who is living on a budget.

After six months, Mrs. C hospitalized for heart failure and affected with a viral infection and kidney failure. Her weight is raised due to fluid retention and reduced urinary output. She is having a poor appetite along with nausea and vomiting and her abdomen is soft and nontender. The staff nurse orders to provide her enteral feeding.