A Patient with a Partial Bowel Obstruction Will Be Given

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a partial bowel obstruction will be given a 1-week course of enteral tube feeding via a nasogastric tube. Which formulation is appropriate for this patient?

• A) Vivonex Plus, an elemental formulation
• B) Osmolite, a polymeric formulation
• C) Glucerna, a formulation for impaired glucose tolerance
• D) Polycose, a modular formulation that contains carbohydrates

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