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

4Which 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

5Recommendations 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

6Patients at risk of refeeding syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT:
Chronic malnutrition
Chronic alcoholism
Prolonged IV nutrition
Significant stress and depletion

7Hyponatremia in a TF patient is most likely due to:
Overhydration
Dehydration
Diarrhea
Refeeding syndrome