Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time
Which form of nutrition support is appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time?
a. total parenteral nutrition
b. tube feeding
c. oral enteral supplement
d. peripheral parenteral nutrition
b
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