Case Studies Marc Jejune Is a 30-Year-Old Single Male Who Exercises and Exercises

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Case Studies
Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet.His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation.At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days.
-After surgery, Marc remains on ventilator support but his gut function is improving.The doctor should initiate:

• A)a soft diet.
• B)a clear liquid diet.
• C)an elemental tube feeding.
• D)PPN.

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