The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis. Which enteral formulas would be most appropriate for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Precision HN
2. Criticare HN
3. Vivonex T.E.N.
4. Peptamen
5. Vital HN
Correct Answer: 4,5
Rationale 1: Precision HN is an elemental (monomeric) formula and would be appropriate for a client with malabsorption disorder.
Rationale 2: Criticare HN is an elemental (monomeric) formula and would be appropriate for a client with malabsorption disorder.
Rationale 3: Vivonex T.E.N. is an elemental (monomeric) formula and would be appropriate for a client with malabsorption disorder.
Rationale 4: Peptamen is an oligomeric formula and would be appropriate for a client with chronic pancreatitis.
Rationale 5: Vital HN is an oligomeric formula and would be appropriate for a client with chronic pancreatitis.
Global Rationale: Peptamen and Vital HN are oligomeric formulas and would be appropriate for a client with chronic pancreatitis because they cause little stimulation of digestive secretions. The remaining choices are monomeric formulas used for those with malabsorption disorders.
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