In trauma patients, enteral nutrition via nasogastric tube feedings into the small bowel is best initiated within what time frame following the injury?
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 7 days
d. 72 hours
A
Feedings into the small bowel are frequently initiated within 24 hours after the injuryor illness.
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