Which Patient Would Most Likely Be a Candidate for Enteral

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which patient would most likely be a candidate for enteral tube feedings?​

• A) ​A patient with severe dysphagia
• B) ​A person suffering from intractable diarrhea
• C) ​A patient with gastrointestinal bleeding
• D) ​A person suffering from a paralytic ileus
• E) ​A patient who has undergone a bone marrow transplant

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Definitions:

Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of muscles, or the muscle's resistance to passive stretch during resting state.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute (bpm).

Voluntary Movements

Movements that are under conscious control, such as walking, grabbing, or speaking.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of essential body functions.