Marc Jejune Is a 30-Year-Old Single Male Who Exercises and Follows

question 49

Multiple Choice

Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation. At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days. What should the nutritional support team do to ensure that Marc can consume enough food orally to meet his energy needs?

• A)Send double portions.
• B)Discontinue the tube feeding.
• C)Discontinue the TPN.
• D)Switch to nocturnal, cyclic feedings.

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