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What is a potential risk associated with rapid feeding in enteral nutrition?
What is a potential risk associated with rapid feeding in enteral nutrition?
- Hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia (correct)
- Hypernatremia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
Why is it essential to monitor gastric residual volume during enteral nutrition?
Why is it essential to monitor gastric residual volume during enteral nutrition?
- To prevent aspiration (correct)
- To assess the effectiveness of promotility agents
- To adjust the infusion rate of the formula
- To evaluate the patient's hydration status
What is a critical aspect of transitional feeding management?
What is a critical aspect of transitional feeding management?
- Gradually increasing the caloric intake (correct)
- Monitoring electrolyte levels daily
- Assessing the patient's hydration status weekly
- Gradually decreasing the infusion rate
How often should serum glucose be monitored in patients with diabetes before initiating enteral nutrition?
How often should serum glucose be monitored in patients with diabetes before initiating enteral nutrition?
What is a common complication associated with enteral nutrition, especially in patients with nephrotic syndrome, CHF, or cirrhosis?
What is a common complication associated with enteral nutrition, especially in patients with nephrotic syndrome, CHF, or cirrhosis?
What is an important factor to assess when evaluating a patient's hydration status?
What is an important factor to assess when evaluating a patient's hydration status?
What is a potential consequence of not monitoring electrolyte levels during enteral nutrition?
What is a potential consequence of not monitoring electrolyte levels during enteral nutrition?
Why is it essential to monitor stool frequency, volume, and consistency during enteral nutrition?
Why is it essential to monitor stool frequency, volume, and consistency during enteral nutrition?
What is one of the primary objectives of enteral feeding related to protein metabolism?
What is one of the primary objectives of enteral feeding related to protein metabolism?
Which is a contraindication for enteral nutrition?
Which is a contraindication for enteral nutrition?
Which benefit is specifically related to enteral nutrition and infection control?
Which benefit is specifically related to enteral nutrition and infection control?
Which factor is essential when determining the method of enteral feeding administration?
Which factor is essential when determining the method of enteral feeding administration?
When is enteral nutrition indicated for a patient unable to eat solids?
When is enteral nutrition indicated for a patient unable to eat solids?
Which type of access for enteral nutrition is considered temporary?
Which type of access for enteral nutrition is considered temporary?
For malnourished patients, what is the minimum duration of enteral nutrition required to avoid it being contraindicated?
For malnourished patients, what is the minimum duration of enteral nutrition required to avoid it being contraindicated?
What is an advantage of enteral feeding over parenteral feeding in the context of the immune system?
What is an advantage of enteral feeding over parenteral feeding in the context of the immune system?
Which gastric residual volume (GRV) indicates the need to hold the feeding and reassess tolerance?
Which gastric residual volume (GRV) indicates the need to hold the feeding and reassess tolerance?
What should be corrected before initiating nutritional support to manage refeeding syndrome?
What should be corrected before initiating nutritional support to manage refeeding syndrome?
During the transition from enteral nutrition (EN) to oral intake, what can help manage dysphagia early in the process?
During the transition from enteral nutrition (EN) to oral intake, what can help manage dysphagia early in the process?
What is a conservative approach in managing the transition from enteral nutrition (EN) to oral intake?
What is a conservative approach in managing the transition from enteral nutrition (EN) to oral intake?
What should be monitored after administering volume and energy slowly to manage refeeding syndrome?
What should be monitored after administering volume and energy slowly to manage refeeding syndrome?
When transitioning from parenteral nutrition (PN) to enteral nutrition (EN), what percentage of requirements should EN provide before discontinuing PN?
When transitioning from parenteral nutrition (PN) to enteral nutrition (EN), what percentage of requirements should EN provide before discontinuing PN?
Why is close observation necessary during the transition from EN to oral intake?
Why is close observation necessary during the transition from EN to oral intake?
What practice is important to reduce the risk of aspiration during feeding?
What practice is important to reduce the risk of aspiration during feeding?
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