Mr Avery Is a 77-Year-Old Retired Engineer

question 12

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.
Which form of nutrition support is appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time? 

• A) continuous parenteral nutrition
• B) tube feedings
• C) oral enteral supplements
• D) peripheral parenteral nutrition
• E) cyclic parenteral nutrition

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