What is an indication for parenteral nutrition that is not an appropriate indication for enteral tube feedings?
a. Head and neck cancer
b. Hypermetabolic states
c. Malabsorption syndrome
d. Protein-calorie malnutrition
Answer: c. Malabsorption syndrome
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a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five
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A. 100 B. 200 C. 500 D. 1,000