Case Study Questions Use the Following Case Study to Answer Questions

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Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions
Mr.Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer.He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds.He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
-Mr.Avery's feeding is being delivered continuously by an infusion pump.The advantage of a continuous feeding is:

• A)an accurate and steady flow rate.
• B)less expense.
• C)more freedom of movement for the patient.
• D)less risk of diarrhea.

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Definitions:

Upper Respiratory Infection

An infection that occurs in the upper part of the respiratory tract, such as the nose, throat, and bronchi.

Contaminated Objects

Items that have been exposed to harmful substances or pathogens.

Respiratory Droplets

Tiny particles produced from the respiratory tract during coughing, sneezing, or talking that can transmit infections.

Viruses

Very simple, frequently pathogenic, microorganisms capable of replicating within living cells.