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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
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