Short Case-study
Devon Young is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Devon to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation of reported symptoms of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days.
-Upon admission, what diet is most appropriate for Devon until he receives further testing?

Question

Short Case-study  
Devon Young is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Devon to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation of reported symptoms of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days.
-Upon admission, what diet is most appropriate for Devon until he receives further testing?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Given Devon's symptoms of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting, the most appropriate initial diet would be nothing by mouth (NPO) until further testing can determine the cause of his symptoms and to prevent exacerbation of his current symptoms.

Short Case-Study Devon Young Is a 30-Year-Old Single Male Who Exercises and Who