A Patient with a Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer Has an NG

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient with a bleeding duodenal ulcer has an NG tube in place,and the physician orders 30 mL of aluminum hydroxide-magnesium hydroxide (Maalox) to be instilled through the tube every hour.How can the nurse evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment?

• A) Monitor arterial blood gas values.
• B) Check each stool for the presence of occult blood.
• C) Periodically aspirate and test stomach contents for pH.
• D) Measure the amount of residual stomach contents hourly.

Determine the cost of goods available for sale and adjusted cost of goods sold from given information.

Understand the concept of cost of goods sold (COGS) and its adjustments.

Apply knowledge of manufacturing overhead application and adjustment in cost calculations.

Calculate cost of goods manufactured from provided data.

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