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. What should the nutritional support team do to ensure that Marc can consume enough food orally to meet his energy
needs?
A) Send double portions.
B) Discontinue the tube feeding.
C) Discontinue the TPN.
D) Switch to nocturnal, cyclic feedings.
D
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