What Should the Nurse Realize When Meeting the Nutritional Needs

question 16

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse realize when meeting the nutritional needs of a patient experiencing sepsis?

• A) TPN is the preferable means to administer nutrition.
• B) Nutritional needs are usually addressed after 72 hours in order to conserve energy expenditure.
• C) Enteral feedings are often avoided because hyperglycemia often results from feedings.
• D) Enteral feedings prevent translocation of bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract.

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