A Patient Who Is Receiving Continuous Enteral Feedings Has Just

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient who is receiving continuous enteral feedings has just vomited 250 mL of milky green fluid.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Notify the provider.
• B) Assess the patient's lungs and oxygen saturation.
• C) Stop the tube feeding.
• D) Slow the rate of the infusion.

Understand the purposes and functions of professional societies such as the American Nurses Association (ANA) in establishing standards and safeguarding public trust.

Comprehend the process of policy formation and the importance of defining issues and setting agendas.

Know the poverty guidelines in the United States to understand socioeconomic factors affecting healthcare access and policy.

Understand the major challenges and problems facing the U.S. health care system.

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