Using evidence-based guidelines, describe the potential benefits of early enteral nutrition in burn patients
What will be an ideal response?
Animal and human studies have demonstrated various beneficial effects from early enteral nutrition. There is no conclusive evidence that all these benefits will also be seen in burn patients, but the reported benefits include:
• Supports functional and structural integrity of gut
• Modulates the hypermetabolic response to injury
• Reduces bacterial translocation, infection, organ failure, and length of stay
• Improves protein retention, thereby facilitating earlier positive nitrogen balance and wound healing
• Stress ulcer prophylaxis
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Fill in the blank with correct word
Small amounts of naturally occurring trans fat are found in milk and meat
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following diets would be recommended to promote weight loss and maintenance?
A) A diet where you can eat whatever you want as long as you also take an herbal supplement. B) A diet that excludes carbohydrates. C) A balanced diet that includes daily walking for 35 minutes. D) A diet that does not permit sweets or snacks. E) None of these diets would be recommended.
A woman who is breastfeeding is not able to eat enough food for two weeks because of a lack of money. What effect will it have on her breast milk? a. The quantity of milk will decrease but it will still be nutritionally adequate. b. She will stop making breast milk until she gets adequate food again
c. There will not be any effect because the body will continue to produce enough. d. The breast milk will be too concentrated in nutrients for the baby. e. She will only be able to express milk from one breast.