Brian's diet has been advanced. However, he has lost twenty pounds since his admission into the hospital. What is a likely cause?
a. Inability to voice his food preferences
b. Cardiac cachexia
c. Family interference
d. Poorly prepared food
Question 2
Brian is stable and will be transferred to a rehabilitation center. He is NPO due to dysphagia. Which is the best way to meet his nutritional needs?
a. Pureed diet b. Mechanical soft diet
c. Enteral nutrition d. Parenteral nutrition