During transitions from parenteral or enteral tube feedings to oral feedings, patients should be monitored to make sure that
a. they do not develop hypoglycemia.
b. total nutritional intake is adequate.
c. their weight does not increase rapidly.
d. they do not experience nausea and vomit-ing.
B
When patients transition from parenteral or enteral feedings to oral feedings, it is important to make sure that they achieve adequate nutrient intakes. Hypoglycemia may develop if parenteral nutrition is discontinued too quickly, but not after stopping enteral feedings. Most patients strug-gle initially to maintain adequate oral intake, so weight gain is not a concern. Nausea and vomit-ing are not common, especially, if oral feedings are resumed gradually.
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