The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has No

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has no cough or gag reflex and is unable to take nutrients orally.Which device would be an appropriate choice for providing nutrition to this client?

• A)A nasogastric tube
• B)An orogastric tube
• C)A nasoenteric tube
• D)A jejunostomy tube

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Definitions:

Ear, Nose, Throat

A medical specialty, also known as otolaryngology, that focuses on disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.

Otorhinolaryngology

The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), as well as related structures of the head and neck.

Diseases

Disorders or illnesses characterized by specific symptoms and signs, affecting the body's structure or function.

Immunologic Reactivity

The ability of the immune system to respond to and recognize antigens, leading to an immune response.