Enteral Formulas May Be Used Orally to Supplement a Patient's

question 7

Multiple Choice

Enteral formulas may be used orally to supplement a patient's diet. When this occurs, _____ becomes an important consideration.

• A) taste
• B) kcalorie content
• C) osmolality
• D) cost
• E) glucose content

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Definitions:

Facial Expression

The movement of the facial muscles to convey emotions and communicate nonverbally.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and the secretion of saliva and tears.

Vagus

Referring to the tenth cranial nerve (vagus nerve), which is part of the parasympathetic nervous system and controls functions of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.

Ptosis

Falling down of an organ—for example, the drooping of the upper eyelid.