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lindsay cheshire
on Oct 26, 2024Verified
A patient had surgery 1 week ago,has not been eating his meals,and states that he has no appetite.The nurse assesses that the patient has been progressively losing weight.Which intervention has the highest priority?
A) Encourage the patient to eat.
B) Force-feed the patient.
C) Consult with the nutritional support team.
D) Be aware that the patient will come around when hungry.
Nutritional Support Team
A group of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing dietary advice and interventions to support patients' nutritional needs.
Progressively Losing Weight
The gradual reduction of body weight over time, often due to diet, exercise, or health conditions.
- Comprehend the importance and suitable techniques for providing nutritional support to patients suffering from intestinal failure.
- Identify the optimal nutritional therapy pathways for prolonged administration.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the importance and suitable techniques for providing nutritional support to patients suffering from intestinal failure.
- Identify the optimal nutritional therapy pathways for prolonged administration.
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