Multiple Choice
The nurse is preparing to administer enteral nutrition to a patient who has had a stroke and who cannot swallow. A family member asks why the patient is not receiving intravenous nutrition. What information will the nurse provide to the family member?
A) Parenteral nutrition carries a higher risk of infection.
B) Parenteral nutrition does not provide sufficient calories.
C) Parenteral nutrition increases the risk of aspiration.
D) Parenteral nutrition is hyper-osmolar and increases the risk of dehydration.
Correct Answer:
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