When a Family Member Asks Why Her Father,who Is Being

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a family member asks why her father,who is being treated for cardiogenic shock,needs parenteral feeding since he is capable of eating small amounts,the nurse replies that the parenteral feedings:

• A) Reduce the risk of constipation.
• B) Meet the patient's hypermetabolic needs.
• C) Are more convenient and less time consuming .
• D) Decrease the hazard of infection.

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Frustration

A feeling of anger, annoyance, or upset due to being unable to change or achieve something.

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