For Critically Ill Patients, When Should Enteral Nutrition Be Started

question 22

Multiple Choice

For critically ill patients, when should enteral nutrition be started in the hospital?

• A) within 3-4 days
• B) after about 72 hours
• C) after about 60 hours
• D) within the first 24-48 hours
• E) immediately

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Definitions:

Lipid Bilayer

A double-layered structure formed by lipids that constitutes the main component of all cell membranes, providing barrier and structural integrity to cells.

Hydrophobic Portions

Regions of a molecule that are repelled by water and tend to be nonpolar, often found in lipids and proteins.

Peripheral Membrane Proteins

Proteins that are attached either temporarily or permanently to the outer or inner surface of the cellular membrane, often involved in signaling or structural roles.

Integral Proteins

Proteins that are permanently attached to or span the membrane of cells, playing crucial roles in transport and signaling.