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Enteral Nutrition (EN) vs Parenteral Nutrition (PN)

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What is the primary reason for using Enteral Nutrition (EN) over Parenteral Nutrition (PN)?

To provide nutrients directly to the blood

To prevent bacteremia and sepsis (correct)

To bypass the small intestine

Because EN is less expensive

Which of the following patients is NOT a candidate for Enteral Nutrition (EN)?

A patient with pancreatitis

A patient with a functional GI tract

A mechanically ventilated patient

A patient with complete bowel obstruction (correct)

What type of feeding tube is commonly used for short-term access?

Orogastric (OG) tube or Nasogastric (NG) tube (correct)

Parenteral Nutrition (PN) tube

Jejunostomy tube

Gastrostomy tube

Why might a patient require a Jejunostomy tube instead of a gastrostomy tube?

Because they have a high risk of GERD (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the GI tract in defending the host?

To defend against immunotoxins (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should a patient with a functional GI tract be considered for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?

After EN has been tried and failed (D) Signup and view all the answers

Enteral Nutrition (EN) vs Parenteral Nutrition (PN)

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary reason for using Enteral Nutrition (EN) over Parenteral Nutrition (PN)?

Which of the following patients is NOT a candidate for Enteral Nutrition (EN)?

What type of feeding tube is commonly used for short-term access?

Why might a patient require a Jejunostomy tube instead of a gastrostomy tube?

What is the primary role of the GI tract in defending the host?

When should a patient with a functional GI tract be considered for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)?

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