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.
-After two weeks, Mr. Avery is moved to a rehab facility. It would be appropriate at this time to change his feeding method to _____.

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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.
-After two weeks, Mr. Avery is moved to a rehab facility. It would be appropriate at this time to change his feeding method to _____. ​

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An intermittent feeding method, such as nasogastric tube feeding, is appropriate for Mr. Avery who is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time. This method allows for a controlled delivery of nutrients and can help prevent complications associated with total parenteral nutrition or peripheral parenteral nutrition. An oral supplement or clear liquid diet may not be sufficient to meet his nutritional needs, given his difficulty swallowing.

Mr Avery Is a 77-Year-Old Retired Engineer