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A patient, in the intensive care unit, has been NPO for several days. The nurse is unable to assess bowel sounds. What should be included in to the plan to support this patient’s nutritional needs?
1. Maintain NPO status.
2. Prepare to assist with implementation of a large bore venous access device to support total parenteral nutrition.
3. Determine best enteral feeding approach and plan implementation.
4. Begin oral feeding with a diet as tolerated as soon as bowel sounds return.
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Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills

Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills


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You helped out a lot, I hope you realize that. You'd make an awesome educator
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