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The Nurse Is Admitting an Elderly Patient for Failure to Thrive

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The nurse is admitting an elderly patient for failure to thrive and weight loss.A nasogastric tube is inserted for supplemental tube feedings.The nurse should become concerned when


A) Bleeding is noted where the tube comes in contact with the nares.
B) Nasal mucosa is pink.
C) No discharge from the nose is noted.
D) Clear, watery discharge is noted.

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