Maureen Grey is a 75-year-old nursing home patient. She has been obtaining her nutrition via tube feeding for over three years. She is admitted to Good Valley Hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration with weight loss (8 pounds) in one month. In order to prevent further weight loss and to better meet nutritional needs, the dietitian will recommend a(n) ____ formula for Maureen.?
A) ?standard
B) ?energy-dense
C) ?low-fiber
D) ?isotonic
B
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