Complications of enteral nutrition
1
Which of the following is NOT an option to be considered when a TF patient has diarrhea?
Add fiber, e.g., psyllium
A high desity formula
Change the formula
Antidiarrheal agent
2
Which of the following is NOT an option to be considered when a TF patient has nausea and vomiting?
Add fiber, e.g., psyllium
A low fat formula
Antiemetic agent
Promotility agent
3
Which of the following is a latent symptom indicating possible aspiration?
Dyspnea
Wheezing
Tachycardia
Fever
4
Which of the following may decrease the risk of aspiration?
Use of large-bore feeding tubes
Use of small-bowel feeding tubes
GI reflux
Supine position
5
Recommendations to reduce the risk of refeeding syndrome include.
Start low and go slow
Correct electrolyte abnormalities before starting nutritional support
Avoid overfeeding
All of the above
6
Patients at risk of refeeding syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT:
Chronic malnutrition
Chronic alcoholism
Prolonged IV nutrition
Significant stress and depletion
7
Hyponatremia in a TF patient is most likely due to:
Overhydration
Dehydration
Diarrhea
Refeeding syndrome