The Nurse Would Anticipate the Need for an Enteral Access

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse would anticipate the need for an enteral access device in which of the following patients?

• A)Patient whose bowel sounds have not yet returned after abdominal surgery
• B)Patient recently diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
• C)Patient who dislikes the taste of agency meals
• D)Patient who suffers from severe acute dysphagia

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Definitions:

Hospital Management

The administrative processes and practices involved in running a hospital, including staffing, budgeting, and quality of care.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating movement and balance.

Cathartic Method

A therapeutic technique that involves the expressing or releasing of repressed emotions and impulses to relieve psychological tension.

Anesthesia Therapy

The use of drugs to induce a state of temporary loss of sensation or awareness, typically used during surgical procedures to ensure patient comfort.