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If a patient's dietary intake is inadequate, the first step in nutrition support should be to:
 
  a. prescribe vitamin supplements.
  b. begin parenteral nutrition.
  c. begin enteral tube feeding.
  d. provide small, frequent meals and liberalize modified diets.

Question 2

The timing of beginning nutrition support depends on the patient's:
 
  a. age.
  b. weight.
  c. nutritional status.
  d. personal preferences.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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