Ms. Caba is on a mechanical ventilator with acute lung injuries. To decrease inflammation and promote healing, the registered dietitian recommends:

a. starting parenteral nutrition.
b. changing the enteral formula to one fortified with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
c. beginning a nutrient-dense formula.
d. using an isotonic formula.


b

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