Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
Which form of nutrition support is appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time?
A) continuous parenteral nutrition
B) tube feedings
C) oral enteral supplements
D) peripheral parenteral nutrition
E) cyclic parenteral nutrition

Question

Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
Which form of nutrition support is appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time? 
A) continuous parenteral nutrition
B) tube feedings
C) oral enteral supplements
D) peripheral parenteral nutrition
E) cyclic parenteral nutrition

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tube feedings would be the appropriate form of nutrition support for Mr. Avery as he is having difficulty swallowing and is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake. This would provide the necessary nutrients directly to his gastrointestinal tract for absorption, and could be tailored to meet his specific needs. Continuous parenteral nutrition, peripheral parenteral nutrition, and cyclic parenteral nutrition are all forms of intravenous feeding, which may not be necessary or appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time. Oral enteral supplements may not be sufficient in providing Mr. Avery's nutritional needs given his difficulty swallowing.

Mr Avery Is a 77-Year-Old Retired Engineer