The nurse is assessing a new client who is being admitted to the ICU after a motor vehicle accident
The client is in critical condition and on assessment the nurse notes there has been no urine output in the past 2 hours, but he does have active bowel sounds. Which form of nutrition does the nurse expect the client to receive? A) Standard EN formula C) AKI EN formula
B) AKI PN formula D) Standard PN formula
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It is recommended that ICU clients with AKI receive a standard EN formula if the GI tract is functional.
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