If a ventilator-dependent patient with acute respiratory failure does not receive sufficient protein and energy from enteral feedings,the most serious consequence is that the

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If patients with acute respiratory failure do not receive sufficient energy and protein,the protein in their chest muscles may be used for energy and they may be too weak to be weaned from the ventilator.They may lose some muscle tone,but this is less problematic.As long as they are receiving some enteral nutrition,they should be able to maintain gut integrity.Essential fatty acid deficiency is not necessarily caused by inadequate intake of protein and energy.

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