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.
-Devon will need intestinal surgery and will be receiving nothing by mouth for 15 to 20 days. How can his medical team meet his nutritional needs during this time?

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.
-Devon will need intestinal surgery and will be receiving nothing by mouth for 15 to 20 days. How can his medical team meet his nutritional needs during this time?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since Devon will not be able to consume anything via his mouth for 15 to 20 days, he will need to receive nutrition intravenously. Parenteral nutrition is the best choice for meeting his nutritional needs during this time.

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