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awywial

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on: Aug 2, 2018
Discuss why you would want to start the tube feeding as soon as possible.

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Describe the adequacy of a clear liquid and a full liquid diet as it pertains to kcals, protein, and vitamins and minerals needed by CJ to heal.


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Galvarado142

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Without GI feeding, the GI tract becomes atrophic. Even if excellent TPN is provided and the GI tract lies dormant, it will become very thin and could possibly allow the translocation of bacteria across the mucosa or up the GI tract to the respiratory tract. The sooner GI feeding can be started, the less likely this is to occur.

Answer to Question 2

A clear liquid diet contains little or no protein and is inadequate in most vitamins and minerals. It can be supplemented with clear liquid protein supplements.

A full liquid diet can be designed to be adequate in protein and vitamins and minerals with proper supplementation.


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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