Mr Avery Is a 77-Year-Old Retired Engineer

question 48

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.
In the absence of any pre-existing medical problems or problems with digestion and absorption, the type of enteral formula that would be most appropriate for Mr. Avery is a(n) :

• A) standard formula.
• B) elemental formula.
• C) specialized formula.
• D) 3-in-1 solution.
• E) low-fiber formula.

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