Marc Jejune is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Marc to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation. At his doctor's appointment prior to his admission, he complained of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days. After surgery, Marc remains on ventilator support but his gut function is improving. The doctor should initiate ____.

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Since Marc is on ventilator support, an elemental tube feeding would be the best choice as it provides complete nutrition in a form that is easily digestible and absorbable. A soft diet or clear liquid diet may not provide adequate nutrition for his recovery, and PPN (peripheral parenteral nutrition) is generally reserved for patients who cannot tolerate enteral feeding or have malabsorption issues.

Marc Jejune Is a 30-Year-Old Single Male Who Exercises and Follows