Mr Avery Is a 77-Year-Old Retired Engineer

question 49

Multiple Choice

Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
After two weeks, Mr. Avery is moved to a rehab facility. It would be appropriate at this time to change his feeding method to:

• A) total parenteral nutrition.
• B) an intermittent feeding.
• C) an oral supplement.
• D) peripheral parenteral nutrition.
• E) a clear liquid diet.