Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation. At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days. After surgery, Marc remains on ventilator support but his gut function is improving. The doctor should initiate

____.
A) a soft diet
B) a clear liquid diet
C) an elemental tube feeding
D) PPN


C

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