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Bernana

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Evidence suggests that enteral nutrition (EN) is superior to parenteral nutrition (PN) and will impact client mortality among the critically ill in the ICU. Early EN has been noted to which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Lessen disease severity
  B) Modulate inflammatory responses
  C) Maintain the integrity of the gastrointestinal mucosa
  D) Prevent an ileus
  E) Prevent weight loss

Question 2

Refeeding syndrome is a potentially fatal complication that can occur in critically ill clients. The nurse recognizes the seriousness of this complication as it can affect approximately how many clients?
 
  A) 14 B) 24 C) 34 D) 44



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
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Early EN helps maintain the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract, modulate the stress and inflammatory responses, and lessen disease severity. It also allows for more calories and protein to be delivered during the early stages of an ICU admission while will have an impact on client mortality.

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Refeeding syndrome is a disorder that may affect as many as 34 of critically ill clients, producing symptoms that range from mild to life threatening.




Bernana

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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