Eighty-year-old Antonio Hernandez has a past medical history of hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes. He suffers a massive stroke and is stabilized in the CCU (coronary care unit). It is determined that it is unsafe to feed him orally and a tube feeding will be started immediately. Which nutrient(s)must be supplemented in order to meet Antonio's nutritional needs?

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Eighty-year-old Antonio Hernandez has a past medical history of hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes. He suffers a massive stroke and is stabilized in the CCU (coronary care unit). It is determined that it is unsafe to feed him orally and a tube feeding will be started immediately. Which nutrient(s)must be supplemented in order to meet Antonio's nutritional needs? ​

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The Answer of Eighty-year-old Antonio Hernandez has a past medical history of hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes. He suffers a massive stroke and is stabilized in the CCU (coronary care unit). It is determined that it is unsafe to feed him orally and a tube feeding will be started immediately. Which nutrient(s)must be supplemented in order to meet Antonio's nutritional needs? ​

Eighty-Year-Old Antonio Hernandez Has a Past Medical History of Hypertension