A patient who is suffering from weakness and lethargy is using an oral supplement to take in extra nutrients. A disadvantage of using oral nutrition supplements is that _____.
A) they are only available in the hospital
B) patients must consume large volumes to gain any benefits
C) they are too high in sugar and fat
D) patients get tired of the taste
E) they must be delivered through a feeding tube

Question

A patient who is suffering from weakness and lethargy is using an oral supplement to take in extra nutrients. A disadvantage of using oral nutrition supplements is that _____.​
A) ​they are only available in the hospital
B) ​patients must consume large volumes to gain any benefits
C) ​they are too high in sugar and fat
D) ​patients get tired of the taste
E) ​they must be delivered through a feeding tube

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patients often get tired of the taste of oral nutrition supplements, which can lead to decreased compliance and effectiveness.

A Patient Who Is Suffering from Weakness and Lethargy Is