The nurse is admitting an 18-year-old male to the ICU following a motor vehicle accident. The client is currently receiving IV fluids with no nutrition, as the physician tries to stabilize him
When should this client start on nutritional support? A) Immediately C) In 24 to 48 hours
B) In 12 to 24 hours D) In 36 to 48 hours
C
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To be efficacious in reducing the risk of infectious complications, EN should be initiated as soon as fluid resuscitation is complete and the client is hemodynamically stable, preferably within the first 24 to 48 hours.
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Fill in the blank with correct word.