Author Question: Research has shown that availability of healthy foods including fruits and vegetables in the home is ... (Read 124 times)

abern · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Research has shown that availability of healthy foods including fruits and vegetables in the home is associated with higher intake of these foods and lower BMI.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10 tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
Mr. Avery's physician is hopeful that his swallowing ability will improve in the coming weeks. Which feeding route would be most appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time?

a. orogastric
b. nasojejunal
c. nasogastric
d. parenteral