For Acutely Ill Patients with a Functional GI Tract, Enteral

question 41

Multiple Choice

For acutely ill patients with a functional GI tract, enteral feedings started in the first ____ hours after hospitalizations are associated with fewer complications and shorter hospital stays.

• A)12-24
• B)24-48
• C)48-72
• D)72-96

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Definitions:

Acquaintance

A person whom one knows but who is not a close friend.

Workforce

The collective group of individuals engaged in or available for work, either in a specific region or in the broader economy.

Increased Slightly

Indicates a minor or modest rise in quantity, degree, or level of a particular measure or condition.

Decreased Slightly

A small reduction or decline in quantity, intensity, or magnitude.