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What is the primary benefit of enteral nutrition in terms of gut physiology?
What is the primary benefit of enteral nutrition in terms of gut physiology?
- Reverses gut atrophy
- Enhances gut motility
- Alters gut pH
- Maintains gut mucosal physiology (correct)
What is a common complication of enteral nutrition support?
What is a common complication of enteral nutrition support?
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Malabsorption (correct)
- Dehydration
- Malnutrition
What is a contraindication to enteral feeding?
What is a contraindication to enteral feeding?
- Mesenteric ischemia (correct)
- Severe wasting or growth retardation
- Impaired nutrient digestion
- Inability to consume adequate oral nutrition
What is the duration of cyclic feeding in enteral nutrition?
What is the duration of cyclic feeding in enteral nutrition?
What is the benefit of enteral nutrition compared to parenteral nutrition?
What is the benefit of enteral nutrition compared to parenteral nutrition?
What is another name for parenteral nutrition?
What is another name for parenteral nutrition?
What is the primary purpose of enteral feeding?
What is the primary purpose of enteral feeding?
What type of tube is inserted through the nares into the small intestine?
What type of tube is inserted through the nares into the small intestine?
What is the name of the tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach?
What is the name of the tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach?
What is the purpose of a bolus feeding regimen?
What is the purpose of a bolus feeding regimen?
What is the name of the tube inserted through the nares into the stomach?
What is the name of the tube inserted through the nares into the stomach?
What is the purpose of enteral access devices?
What is the purpose of enteral access devices?
What is a benefit of enteral feeding compared to total parenteral nutrition?
What is a benefit of enteral feeding compared to total parenteral nutrition?
What is a risk associated with over-feeding in patients?
What is a risk associated with over-feeding in patients?
What is a risk associated with under-feeding in patients?
What is a risk associated with under-feeding in patients?
Why is enteral feeding considered the first choice for nutritional supplementation?
Why is enteral feeding considered the first choice for nutritional supplementation?
What is a problem associated with total parenteral nutrition?
What is a problem associated with total parenteral nutrition?
When should parenteral nutrition be used?
When should parenteral nutrition be used?
