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If the patient is capable of making decision about their condition then yes. If patient has representative they can decide for the patient. In case where patient is not capable and no representative available then its up to the practitioner to decide for best interest of patient. Its an individual right to make decision about their health condition.
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Should ethically a suicidal patient be allowed to refuse a feeding tube?
If the patient is capable of making decision about their condition then yes. If patient has representative they can decide for the patient. In case where patient is not capable and no representative available then its up to the practitioner to decide for best interest of patient. Its an individual right to make decision about their health condition.
What type of patient would you not give Methergine to and why?
Methergine should not be given to a patient who is breast feeding or a patient who has impaired hepatic or renal function.
When feeding a patient you notice they cough after swallowing and have a runny nose . What should you do?
pop
When feeding a patient you notice they cough after swallowing and have a runny nose. What should you do?
pop
What should the nurse do if she notices a residual gastric content of 50mL?
It depends on the patient. For an adult patient anything less than 200 ml is ok. However, for a patient such as a child, their feeding is much less. You should never have more residual than what the last feeding was. Consequently, in an adult, that would be OK, and you can continue with the next feeding.
Should home health aides give tube feeding?
Yes. Asking whether they "should" makes it difficult to be precise with an answer. Are they permitted to by their agency (and law) for a patient who requires tube feeding and has a doctor's order for tube feeding? Yes, as long as they are trained properly and they understood the training.
How can a patient safely and effectively transition from tube feeding to oral nutrition, also known as weaning off tube feeding?
A patient can safely and effectively transition from tube feeding to oral nutrition by gradually introducing small amounts of oral food and liquids while reducing the tube feeding. This process, known as weaning off tube feeding, should be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider to ensure proper nutrition and hydration. Monitoring weight, intake, and tolerance to oral feeding is important during this transition to ensure the patient's nutritional needs are met.
What happened if your friend has never mentioned suicide but you believe he or she is suicidal what should you do?
ask your friend if he or she is suicidal
What are five bioethical issues?
when to let a patient die as well as wheat patients should be allowed to receive an organ transplant
When driving through mountains you should try to avoid?
Suicidal ideation
How do you feel about employees having prayer with patient and fellow employees?
In the United States, patients and employees should be allowed to pray together at the patient's request. It is an important aspect of many people's cultural makeup.
Who is allowed to legally perform an ekg on a patient?
In most places, a qualified healthcare provider, such as a nurse, physician, or medical technician, is allowed to perform an electrocardiogram (EKG) on a patient. They should be properly trained and certified to ensure accurate results and patient safety.
