A Client Who Has Undergone Resection of the Intestine Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client who has undergone resection of the intestine is on a liquid diet with a nasogastric tube in place. He refuses the food tray with regular food that comes to his room and insists that a physician be called. The nurse insists that it is the right food and makes the client take it. The client develops complications and has to be re-operated upon. How is negligence determined in this situation?

• A) The nurse did not call the physician when the client asked.
• B) The nurse did not realize the importance of the tube.
• C) The dietary department sent the wrong diet for the client.
• D) The nurse insisted the patient have the solid food.

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