Chapter 14: Nutrition Support questions with correct answers

What is nutrition support? CORRECT ANSWER The delivery of formulated enteral or parenteral nutrients for the purpose of maintaining or restoring nutritional status. What is enteral nutrition? CORRECT ANSWER The provision of nutrients into the GIT through a tube or catheter. What may be included in EN? CORRECT ANSWER Use of formulas as oral supplements or meal replacements. What is parenteral nutrition? CORRECT ANSWER The provisions of nutrients intravenously. When should nutritional support be considered? CORRECT ANSWER When patients are unable to eat enough to support their nutritional needs for more than a few days. Which do we consider first, EN or PN? CORRECT ANSWER EN Why is EN preferred? CORRECT ANSWER Using the gut for nutrition versus using only PN is preferable for preserving the mucous battier function and integrity. The act of feeding the GIT has been shown to attenuate the catabolic response and preserve immunologic function. EN also decreases incidence of hyperglycemia when compared to PN. If a patient had an inability to eat, which route of feeding would be recommended? CORRECT ANSWER EN