The nurse confirms initial placement of a blindly inserted smallbore NG feeding tube by a. x-ray. b. air insufflation. c. observing patient for coughing. d. pH measurement of gastric aspirate.  A...

The nurse confirms initial placement of a blindly inserted smallbore NG feeding tube by

a. x-ray.

b. air insufflation.

c. observing patient for coughing.

d. pH measurement of gastric aspirate.

 A patient is receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition. The parenteral nutrition solution is completed before the new solution arrives on the unit. The nurse administers

a. 20% intralipids.

b. 5% dextrose solution.

c. 0.45% normal saline solution.

d. 5% lactated Ringer’s solution.