Exam 3: Parenteral Nutrition Support questions with correct answers

What is parenteral nutrition? CORRECT ANSWER - recently found we can feed through veins > works w/ compounding & formulations - strategy 3: delivery of nutrient solutions directly into vein, bypassing GI tract What are two acronyms involved in parenteral nutrition? CORRECT ANSWER - ASPEN: American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition > put out guidelines w/ tube feeding > professional organization of nutrition support experts > look at research - CNSC: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician > individuals specializing in these areas > after becoming dietician -> you can get this certification as nutrition support Who are candidates for parenteral feedings? CORRECT ANSWER - no functioning GI tracts &: > malnourished > at risk for becoming malnourished > could be harmful if GI tract is used (require bowel rest) - severe GI bleeding - high-output fistulas - paralytic ileum - intractable vomiting or diarrhea - complete intestinal obstruction