Enteral case

Why was enteral nutrition (EN) chosen over parenteral nutrition (PN) for Mr. Ahmed?

• He is on mechanical ventilation
  

• His GI tract is functional
  

• PN is always the last option.

• He has high blood glucose levels

What was the initial feeding rate for Mr. Ahmed?

• 10 mL/hour
  

• 20 mL/hour
  

• 50 mL/hour
  

• 80 mL/hour

Which complication should be closely monitored in Mr. Ahmed due to his diabetes?

• Electrolyte imbalance
  

• High gastric residuals
  

• Hyperglycemia
  

• Hypothermia

Which intervention is appropriate if Mr. Ahmed has high gastric residual volumes (>500 mL)?

• Stop feeding permanently
  

• Switch to parenteral nutrition

• Give prokinetic agents like metoclopramide
  

• Increase the feeding rate

hat is the next step once Mr. Ahmed is extubated and can swallow safely?

• Continue full enteral nutrition indefinitely
  

• Stop feeding immediately
  

• Transition to oral nutrition as tolerated

• Switch to parenteral nutrition