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Should ethically a suicidal patient be allowed to refuse a feeding tube?
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∙ 14y ago
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 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.
How do you feed a comatose patient?
Can be by Enteral feeding (NGT feeding , PEG or PEJ)
How long can a patient live on a respirator?
Is the patient brain dead? Is the patient on a feeding tube?
What are the responsibilities of a veterinarian to any animal he is treating?
A veterinarian is ethically required to alleviate suffering and protect the health of the patient and any other patients that may be exposed to this patient.
Is providing a feeding tube to a patient part of a DNR order?
A feeding tube provision is not typically included in a standard Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. A DNR order usually addresses resuscitation measures in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest, while a decision regarding feeding tubes is separate and typically specified in an advance directive or living will.
Is the patient sedated before inserting a feeding tube?
Yes.
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.
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.
When feeding a patient you notice they cough after swallowing and have a runny nose . What should you do?
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When feeding a patient you notice they cough after swallowing and have a runny nose. What should you do?
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When is a feeding tube inserted?
A feeding tube is inserted when a patient or person is no longer able to swallow or chew their own food when they need to eat.
Overdose medications resulting in coma or death?
Responding to this question may give the suicidal patient the info he needs to take a lethal dose.
