A patient who has had a stroke and needs enteral feedings because they cannot chew or swallow but who has no other medical problems can be fed using a(n) _____ formula

a. isotonic
b. modular
c. elemental
d. polymeric


D
A patient whose digestive system works normally and who has no other medical problems be-sides an inability to chew and swallow can receive enteral feedings using a standard polymeric formula. These formulas are not necessarily isotonic; isotonic formulas may be used if a patient develops diarrhea. Modular formulas are used for specific medical conditions requiring more or less of one or more macronutrients. Elemental formulas are used if the patient has difficulties digesting the formula or if the formula is administered into the jejunum rather than the stomach.

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