Assuming the GI Tract Is Functioning Normally, What Is the Most

question 69

Multiple Choice

Assuming the GI tract is functioning normally, what is the most appropriate method for feeding patients who are unable to meet their nutritional needs orally? ​

• A)intravenous feeding
• B)high-kcalorie, high-protein diet
• C)commercial supplement
• D)tube feeding
• E)high-carbohydrate diet

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Definitions:

Transform Boundary

A type of plate tectonic boundary where two plates slide past each other horizontally, commonly associated with earthquakes.

Divergent Plate Boundary

A tectonic margin where two lithosphere plates are moving apart from each other, typically resulting in the formation of new oceanic crust through volcanic activity.

Volcanic Eruptions

Explosive events where molten rock (magma), ash, and gases are ejected from a volcano's vent, impacting the surrounding environment and climate.

Landslides

The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity, often precipitated by factors like water saturation, erosion, or earthquakes.