The nurse is instructing a client recovering from a severe burn injury about the importance of enteral nutrition. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate regarding this client's need for nutritional support?
1. "This product will maintain adequate hydration."
2. "This product is less likely to cause diarrhea."
3. "This product is designed for dumping syndrome."
4. "This product contains protein to support cell growth and to maintain and repair body tissues."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Generally, enteral formulas do not provide adequate water in solution to maintain hydration, and additional free water is needed.
Rationale 2: Diarrhea is a complication of enteral feeding.
Rationale 3: Dumping syndrome is a complication of enteral feeding.
Rationale 4: Clients recovering from burn injuries have increased protein needs associated with repair of body tissues.
Global Rationale: Clients recovering from burn injuries have increased protein needs associated with repair of body tissues. Both diarrhea and dumping syndrome are complications of enteral feeding. Generally, enteral formulas do not provide adequate water in solution to maintain hydration, and additional free water is needed.
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