The Nursing Measure That Takes Priority in Relation to the Care

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nursing measure that takes priority in relation to the care of a patient with an gastroesophageal balloon tube is to:

• A) Deflate the balloon periodically.
• B) Advance the tube as instructed.
• C) Monitor respirator status.
• D) Withhold medications that could decrease restlessness.

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Definitions:

Pedipalps

Appendages located near the mouth of arachnids, such as spiders, used for feeding and sometimes reproduction.

Jointed Appendages

Limbs or structures in certain organisms, like arthropods, that are segmented and connected by joints, allowing for complex movement.

Annelids

A phylum of invertebrate worms characterized by segmented bodies and includes earthworms, ragworms, and leeches.

Closed Circulatory System

A cardiovascular system in which the blood is contained within blood vessels and circulates entirely within the body, separate from the body’s interstitial fluid.