Enteral Nutrition Initiation and Complications
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What is the primary consideration for initiating Enteral Nutrition (EN) in patients at high nutritional risk?

  • Check for GI complications
  • Monitor electrolyte levels
  • Elevate the head of the patient
  • Start ASAP (correct)

    • What is the primary mechanism of refeeding syndrome in EN?

  • Electrolytes move into the cell (correct)
  • Electrolytes are excreted by the kidneys
  • Electrolytes accumulate in the bloodstream
  • Electrolytes move out of the cell

    • What is the purpose of elevating the head of the patient before starting EN?

  • To prevent aspiration pneumonia (correct)
  • To monitor BNP levels
  • To promote GI motility
  • To prevent refeeding syndrome

    • Why might IV fluoroquinolones be preferred over oral fluoroquinolones in EN?

    <p>To optimize the treatment of severe infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of EN on Phenytoin levels?

    <p>Reduced effect of Phenytoin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might Warfarin doses need to be adjusted during EN?

    <p>Due to the reduced effect of Warfarin caused by Vitamin K in EN</p> Signup and view all the answers

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