The nurse is assessing a patient's ability to receive enteral feedings. Which of the following would be a contraindication for this type of nutritional support?
1. gastric ulcer
2. duodenal ulcer
3. mechanical obstruction
4. Crohn's disease
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Rationale: Contraindications to enteral nutrition have diminished as its safety and efficacy has been demonstrated in many types of high acuity patients. Mechanical obstruction is the only absolute contraindication to enteral feedings. Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, and Crohn's disease are not contraindications for receiving enteral nutritional support.
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