Asked by Rafael Chavez on May 12, 2024
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A nurse is preparing to lavage a patient in the emergency department for an overdose. Which tube should the nurse obtain?
A) Ewald
B) Dobhoff
C) Miller-Abbott
D) Sengstaken-Blakemore
Lavage
A medical process of washing out an organ or cavity, often used for detoxification or to remove ingested poisons.
Sengstaken-Blakemore
A medical tube designed for the management of bleeding esophageal varices, used in emergency situations to control hemorrhage.
- Distinguish among the diverse forms of bowel preparation and their specific objectives.
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AJ
Aaron JohnsonMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Lavage is irrigation of the stomach in cases of active bleeding, poisoning, or gastric dilation. The types of tubes include Levin, Ewald, and Salem sump. Sengstaken-Blakemore is used for compression by internal application of pressure by means of inflated balloon to prevent internal esophageal or GI hemorrhage. Dobhoff is used for enteral feeding. Miller-Abbott is used for gastric decompression.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among the diverse forms of bowel preparation and their specific objectives.
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