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Case Study Questions
Use the following case study to answer questions
Kati is a 19-year-old female who suffered a head injury and multiple broken bones in a motorcycle accident.She is currently in a coma, on a mechanical ventilator, and receiving enteral nutrition.Kati is 5'2" tall and weighs 115 pounds.
-most immediate nutrition concern for Kati is:

• A)restoring fluid and electrolyte balance.
• B)starting parenteral nutrition.
• C)estimating her energy needs.
• D)assessing her swallowing ability.

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