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You have an 80 yo M patient that has end-stage Alzheimer's disease and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting ready for discharge from the hospital. His height is 5' 9'' and he weighs 162 with no recent changes in weight. What is the most important parameter for the RD to follow up on with this patient on the second day?
 a. refeeding syndrome
  b. gastrointestinal tolerance
  c. dehydration
  d. tube dislodgement

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You have an 80 yo M patient that has end-stage Alzheimer's disease and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting ready for discharge from the hospital. His height is 5' 9'' and he weighs 162 with no recent changes in weight. After selecting the formula that would best fit his nutrient needs, you determine that he needs  1500 mL of formula per day. Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for him?
 a. 375 mL four times daily
  b. 100 mL eight times daily
  c. 35 mL per hour over 24 hours
  d. 75 mL per hour from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily


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

b

Answer to Question 2

a


Zulu123

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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