An elderly patient needs to take an enteral supplement to improve her overall nutritional status. When considering enteral supplements, the nurse notes that which formulation provides complex nutrients?

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Ensure Plus is a polymeric formulation that contains complex nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Moducal provides carbohydrates only; Propac is a protein formulation, and Microlipid supplies only fats (see Box 55-1).

An Elderly Patient Needs to Take an Enteral Supplement to Improve