The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy and radiation to treat neck cancer. What should the nurse keep in mind when this client's nutritional support is being determined?

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Parenteral nutrition requires close monitoring and administration must follow a strict protocol. Because of the components of parenteral nutrition, regular blood glucose measurements to avoid hypo- or hyperglycemia episodes are needed. Enteral nutrition has been shown to have economic and health benefits over parenteral nutrition among clients with functional digestive tracts. Most clients can manage self-feeding with enteral nutritional supplements following education and demonstration by a nurse.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation