The most significant nursing problem related to continuous
tube feedings is
a) potential for aspiration
Because the normal swallowing mechanism is bypassed, consideration
of the danger of aspiration must be foremost in the mind of the nurse
caring for the patient receiving continuous tube feedings.
b) interruption of GI integrity
Tube feedings preserve GI integrity by intraluminal delivery of
nutrients.
c) disturbance in the sequence of intestinal and hepatic metabolism
Tube feedings preserve the normal sequence of intestinal and hepatic
metabolism.
d) interruption in fat metabolism and lipoprotein synthesis
Tube feedings maintain fat metabolism and lipoprotein synthesis.
tube feedings is
a) potential for aspiration
Because the normal swallowing mechanism is bypassed, consideration
of the danger of aspiration must be foremost in the mind of the nurse
caring for the patient receiving continuous tube feedings.
b) interruption of GI integrity
Tube feedings preserve GI integrity by intraluminal delivery of
nutrients.
c) disturbance in the sequence of intestinal and hepatic metabolism
Tube feedings preserve the normal sequence of intestinal and hepatic
metabolism.
d) interruption in fat metabolism and lipoprotein synthesis
Tube feedings maintain fat metabolism and lipoprotein synthesis.