A Patient Who Is Suffering from Weakness and Lethargy Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who is suffering from weakness and lethargy is using an oral supplement to take in extra nutrients. A disadvantage of using oral nutrition supplements is that:

• A) they are only available in the hospital.
• B) patients must consume large volumes to gain any benefits.
• C) they are too high in sugar and fat.
• D) taste becomes an important consideration.
• E) they must be delivered through a feeding tube.

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