A male patient is postoperative day 7 following an esophagectomy that was performed for the treatment of esophageal cancer
The patient's nasogastric tube (NG) has just been removed, and the patient has passed a swallowing assessment and appears to have an intact anastomosis. What should the nurse teach the patient about his progression in oral food and fluid intake?
A) "For the next few days, you'll likely drink supplements like Boost or Ensure."
B) "You'll receive total parenteral nutrition for 3 to 5 days while your esophagus heals."
C) "We'll be arranging for you to have small meals several times a day for the next little while."
D) "We'll encourage you to now begin eating the same way that you normally do."
C
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