The surgeon notes Mr. Page probably will not resume eating by mouth for at least 7-10 days. Using ASPEN guidelines, what would be the recommendation for nutrition support for Mr. Page?
What will be an ideal response?
Factors to assess would include degree of malnutrition (>10% bodyweight/6 mo.); length of time prior to resuming an oral diet (>7 days and patient is malnourished); recovery time; functional status of the gastrointestinal tract (including clinical condition—hemodynamically stable, soft/bowel sounds); access for parenteral support; and ability to tolerate the fluid volume required for PN. Enteral nutrition should be used, unless contraindications exist (e.g. severe GI bleed, distal high output fistulas >500 mL/day, mechanical obstruction, intractable diarrhea, etc.).
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The international Micronutrient Initiative promotes children's intakes of
A) vitamin A, folic acid, iron, zinc, and iodine. B) vitamins D and B12, zinc, and calcium. C) vitamins A and B12, iron, and iodine. D) vitamins A, D, and B12, iron, and calcium.
Describe the thirst mechanism.
What will be an ideal response?
How is the concentration of electrolyte charges measured?
a. By weight b. In milliequivalents c. By amperes d. By mass e. In millijoules