Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
-In the absence of any pre-existing medical problems or problems with digestion and absorption, the type of enteral formula that would be most appropriate for Mr. Avery is a(n) _____.
A) standard formula
B) elemental formula
C) specialized formula
D) 3-in-1 solution
E) low-fiber formula

Question

Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
-In the absence of any pre-existing medical problems or problems with digestion and absorption, the type of enteral formula that would be most appropriate for Mr. Avery is a(n) _____. ​
A) ​standard formula
B) ​elemental formula
C) ​specialized formula
D) ​3-in-1 solution
E) ​low-fiber formula

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A standard formula is appropriate for Mr. Avery as he has no pre-existing medical problems or issues with digestion and absorption, and it provides complete nutrition for individuals who cannot meet their nutritional needs orally.

Mr Avery Is a 77-Year-Old Retired Engineer