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cartlidgeashley

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An example of a patient who may require long-term tube feeding is a patient:
 
 a. with breast cancer.
  b. with neck cancer.
  c. with bone cancer.
  d. with skin cancer.

Question 2

Tube feeding or TPN may be indicated for any of the following patients except:
 
 a. an individual who must undergo chemotherapy.
  b. an individual who has long-term gastrointestinal impairment.
  c. an individual who has permanent gastrointestinal impairment.
  d. an individual who is experiencing complications that interfere with food intake.


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samiel-sayed

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

b

Answer to Question 2

a


cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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