Asked by Joseph Yniguez on May 09, 2024
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The nurse would anticipate the need for an enteral access device in which of the following patients?
A) Patient whose bowel sounds have not yet returned after abdominal surgery
B) Patient recently diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
C) Patient who dislikes the taste of agency meals
D) Patient who suffers from severe acute dysphagia
Enteral Access Device
A medical device used to deliver nutrition directly into the stomach or intestine for patients unable to eat by mouth.
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Also known as a stroke, a medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, leading to potential permanent neurological damage or death.
Acute Dysphagia
A sudden and temporary condition characterized by difficulty or discomfort in swallowing.
- Select fitting candidates for the implementation of a nasoenteric feeding tube.
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Elnaz FarbodMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A patient who is unable to swallow because of severe acute dysphagia will require an enteral access device to provide adequate nutrition.The patient recently diagnosed with a CVA may require an enteral access device if the ability to swallow is affected,but more information would be needed before this option is chosen.A patient whose bowel sounds have not yet returned will remain NPO and may have no need for an enteral access device.Less invasive strategies can be used for the patient who does not like the taste of food provided by the agency.
Learning Objectives
- Select fitting candidates for the implementation of a nasoenteric feeding tube.