Which of the following clients does the nurse suspect would benefit most from placement of a nasogastric tube?
Which of the following clients does the nurse suspect would benefit most from placement of a nasogastric tube?
A. A 9-year-old client with a femur fracture.
[3%]
B. An 82-year-old client with congestive heart failure.
[32%]
C. A 65-year-old client on dialysis.
[7%]
D. A 52-year-old client with leukemia who is receiving chemotherapy.
[59%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Adult Health
Lesson
Gastrointestinal
Client Need
Test Plan
Reduction of Risk Potential
Related Topic
Potential for Alterations in Body Systems
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Analysis
Explanation
Choice D is correct. The nurse suspects that a 52-year-old with leukemia receiving chemotherapy would benefit most from a nasogastric tube. Nasogastric tubes are placed to help clients meet their nutritional needs. A client with leukemia has an increased need for calories and protein, but the chemotherapy treatment is likely to cause anorexia and nausea. This client could benefit from a nasogastric tube to help meet nutritional needs.
Choice A is incorrect. A client with a femur fracture does not have a specific need that would cause them to benefit from a nasogastric tube. This client should not have any difficulty meeting nutritional needs by mouth.
Choice B is incorrect. Clients with congestive heart failure have no specific need that would cause them to benefit from a nasogastric tube. This chronic diagnosis requires complex medical management, but this type of client can typically meet their nutritional needs by mouth.
Choice C is incorrect. Clients on dialysis have no specific need that would cause them to benefit from a nasogastric tube. They are typically able to meet their nutritional needs by mouth. Many clients who live with a fistula receive dialysis either at home or in a treatment center regularly while maintaining their normal life.
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