What are the primary goals of nutritional support during mechanical ventilation? 1. Avoid loss of lean body mass. 2. Avoid lung infection. 3. Keep muscles of breathing strong enough for weaning

a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3


ANS: C
During acute illness, proper nutrition helps prevent the loss of lean body mass. After the resolu-tion of the acute phase of illness, good nutrition helps the muscles regain strength and improves the likelihood of successful ventilator weaning.

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