A Client in the Critical Care Unit Is Scheduled to Receive

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client in the critical care unit is scheduled to receive an enteral feed via gastrostomy tube. A nurse reviews the client's chart and realizes that the feeding should not be given for which reason?

• A)The client is experiencing nausea.
• B)The client is being treated for peritonitis.
• C)The client is not alert or oriented.
• D)The client is unable to take liquids by mouth.

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Definitions:

Antagonist

An antagonist is a substance that inhibits or blocks the activity of a neurotransmitter or hormone at receptor sites in the brain.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by muscular weakness and fatigue, as the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own neuromuscular junctions.

Acetylcholine Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation and memory, by binding to acetylcholine receptors.

Physostigmine

A naturally occurring cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and as an antidote to anticholinergic poisoning.