A Patient Who Has Been Receiving Continuous Enteral Nutrition Has

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been receiving continuous enteral nutrition has had several large, watery stools. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which intervention?

• A) Administering antidiarrheal medications
• B) Slowing the rate of infusion
• C) Starting total parenteral nutrition
• D) Thickening the nutrition solution

Understand the principles of self-boundaries within the healthcare profession.

Recognize the role of empathy, teamwork, and adaptability in healthcare settings.

Understand the importance of maintaining a professional appearance and hygiene within a healthcare setting.

Identify the clinical priorities and the progression of tasks in a medical assisting role.

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Definitions:

Nonrival

A characteristic of a good or service where its use by one person does not reduce its availability to others.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals, constituting one of the primary components of economic activity.

Demand-side Market Failure

A situation where the quantity of a product demanded by consumers does not equate to the quantity supplied by producers due to externalities or imperfect information, leading to an inefficient allocation of resources.

Efficient Amount

The quantity of a good or service that maximizes social welfare, taking into account all costs and benefits.