Enteral feeding products that contain protein in the form of small peptides and amino acids are recommended for patients who have:

a. short-bowel syndrome
b. undergone gastrectomy
c. undergone colectomy
d. undergone jejunostomy


Ans: a. short-bowel syndrome

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