The nurse is preparing to administer enteral nutrition to a patient who has had a stroke and who cannot swallow.A family member asks why the patient isn't receiving intravenous nutrition.What information will the nurse provide to the family member?
A) Parenteral nutrition carries a higher risk of infection.
B) Parenteral nutrition does not provide sufficient calories.
C) Parenteral nutrition increases the risk of aspiration.
D) Parenteral nutrition is hyperosmolar and increases the risk of dehydration.
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