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jazziefee

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Describe the main objectives of nutritional support for the critically ill.

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_______________ are medications that specifically interrupt the production of acid in the stomach.
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Jayson

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

Nutrition support has three main objectives: to preserve lean body mass, to maintain immune function, and to avert metabolic complications.

Answer to Question 2

H2 blockers


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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