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> LAB PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing Enteral Nutrition MM had abdominal surgery and received DS/W and D5/0.45 nasogastric tube was inserted for enteral nutrition. It was deten intact and functional 0.4596 Na Cl for four days. A etermined that MM's GT tract was 1. Which of the above solutions was isotonic which was Was hypotonic? 2. State the rationale why the IV is allowed to run for 3. Why would MM receive enteral nutrition? Is enten short term therapy? feral nutrition needed for long term or 4. Differentiate between Ensure enteral solution an her forms of enteral solution. 5. MM is at risk for complications related to enteral nutrito complications, and give specific interventions (List 4 mechanical complication and 4 physical complication as the interventions for each complication listed) nutrition, Discuss potential complications you have listed. implications of enteral therapy as well on, Describe nursing interventions for 0. Differentiate methods of delivery of enteral nutrition, Describe each delivery method you have listed. ateral nutrition from bolus method to 7. State the possible rationale for changin MM's enteral nutrition Iron continuous feeding Reviewed 9/19

Answer 1

1. D5/W is isotonic. It has equal solute and solvent.

D5/0.45 Nacl is hypotonic. it has low solute and high solvent.

2. The rationale for IV fluids to run for 4 days

• To improve and restore blood circulation in the gastrointestinal tract.
• To maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance.
• To improve bowel function.
• To improve the gastric fluid losses.

3. Enteral nutrition following surgery helps to meet the nutritional requirement because abdominal surgery patients are at high risk of nutritional depletion. It prevents postoperative complications by improving wound healing function. It improves GI function. Usually, enteral feeding is advised for a short term period, but it continued as long term therapy if oral intake is intolerable.

4. Ensure consist of all type of nutrients which balance the nutritional requirements of the body. It is suitable for those who require increased protein and calorie needs. Ensure is not suited to meet specific requirements of nutrition. It is formulated to benefits the patient with fluid restriction. It is safe for consumption and easy to use.