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jazziefee

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on: Aug 20, 2018

Describe the main objectives of nutritional support for the critically ill.

Question 2

_______________ are medications that specifically interrupt the production of acid in the stomach.
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Jayson

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Nutrition support has three main objectives: to preserve lean body mass, to maintain immune function, and to avert metabolic complications.

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H2 blockers

jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

amandanbreshears

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Gracias!

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