Exam 20: Enteral Nutrition Support

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delivery of about 250 - 400 mL of formula over 20-40 minutes
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elemental formulas
hypertonic formula
enteral nutrition
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delivery of about 250 - 400 mL of formula over 20-40 minutes
elemental formulas
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A disadvantage of transnasal tube placement is that ____. ​

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Iris has an order for continuous tube feedings through her nasogastric tube. She is to receive 2500 mL of formula on a continuous basis over 24 hours. What hourly rate should the healthcare provider set the pump at? ​

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Eighty-year-old Antonio Hernandez has a past medical history of hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes. He suffers a massive stroke and is stabilized in the CCU (coronary care unit). It is determined that it is unsafe to feed him orally and a tube feeding will be started immediately. Which nutrient(s)must be supplemented in order to meet Antonio's nutritional needs? ​

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Alan has been diagnosed with cancer and needs oral supplements to prevent weight loss. What oral supplement that can be purchased over-the-counter should be recommended for Alan?

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An opening in the abdomen through which a feeding tube can be passed to the stomach is called a(n)____. ​

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The main focus of the dietary treatment for galactosemia is the ____. ​

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What is a carbohydrate source used in many standard formulas? ​

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Nausea, vomiting, and cramps in a patient with a feeding tube are most likely caused by ____. ​

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Maureen Grey is a 75-year-old nursing home patient. She has been obtaining her nutrition via tube feeding for over three years. She is admitted to Good Valley Hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration with weight loss (8 pounds)in one month. ​ What may have caused Maureen to become dehydrated?

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