Which of the Following Nursing Interventions Is Appropriate to Reduce

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate to reduce the risk of aspiration during enteral feedings?

• A) instill a blue dye into the feeding
• B) check the level of lung aspirate daily
• C) elevate the head of the patient at an angle ≥30 degrees
• D) continue the feeding at a faster rate
• E) increase fiber to 8 g in each supplement

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Definitions:

Preprophase Band

In plant cells, a dense array of microtubules just inside of the plasma membrane that appears just prior to mitosis and determines the plane in which the cell will divide.

Mitosis

Mitosis is a cell division process that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell, crucial for growth and tissue repair.

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, allowing for growth and the replacement of worn-out cells.

Dermal Tissue System

A complex of tissues in plants that forms the outer protective covering, performing functions such as protection, water regulation, and gas exchange.