The nurse is caring for a client who has just been admitted with a 40% total body surface area (TBSA) burn injury. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care to maintain adequate nutrition?

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Enteral feedings can usually be initiated during the emergent phase at low rates and increased over 24-48 hours to the goal rate. During the emergent phase, the client will be unable to eat enough calories to meet nutritional needs and may have a paralytic ileus that prevents adequate nutrient absorption. Vitamins and minerals may be administered during the emergent phase, but these will not assist in meeting the client's caloric needs.
Parenteral nutrition increases the infection risk, does not help preserve gastrointestinal function, and is not routinely used in burn clients.

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