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a. Small bowel feedings may be favored due to the presence of ileus.
b. If the patient can tolerate an oral diet, EN is not indicated.
c. Formula should be initiated at a very low rate due to hemodynamic instability.
d. There are no benefits to early initiation of EN.
a
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