Which of the Following Situations Is Not an Indication for Enteral

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is not an indication for enteral nutritional support?

• A) Burns over 30% of the body surface area
• B) Persistent inability to eat orally
• C) Severe pancreatitis
• D) Renal failure

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels by lowering them when too high.

Parathyroid Hormone

A substance secreted by the parathyroid glands responsible for controlling blood calcium concentrations and bone metabolism.

Synergistically

In cooperation such that the result or effect is greater than the sum of individual effects.

Digestive Tract

A series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus where digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.