Which condition would most likely require nutrition delivered through TPN?
A) A severe swallowing disorder
B) Mechanical ventilation
C) A neurological disorder
D) Paralytic ileus
E) Impaired esophageal motility

Question

Which condition would most likely require nutrition delivered through TPN?​
A) ​A severe swallowing disorder
B) ​Mechanical ventilation
C) ​A neurological disorder
D) ​Paralytic ileus
E) ​Impaired esophageal motility

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Paralytic ileus is a condition where the intestines are unable to move food through the digestive tract, making TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) necessary as it bypasses the gastrointestinal system entirely.

Which Condition Would Most Likely Require Nutrition Delivered Through TPN?​

Which Condition Would Most Likely Require Nutrition Delivered Through TPN?