chapter45

chapter45

1. Ingestion of a diet balanced with carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamin, and minerals provides the essential nutrients to carry out the normal physiological functioning of the body throughout the life span.

2. Through digestion food is broken down into its simplest form for absorption. Digestion and absorption occur mainly in the small intestine.

3. Because improper nutrition affects all body systems, nutritional assessment includes a review of total physical assessment.

4. One of the most important responsibilities of a nurse administering enteral feedings is to take precautions to prevent patients from aspirating feeding formula.

5. Special diets alter the composition, texture, digestibility, and residue of foods to suit the patient’s particular needs.

6. One of the most important responsibilities of a nurse administering enteral feedings is to take precautions to prevent patients from aspirating feeding formula.

7. MNT is a recognized treatment modality for both acute and chronic disease states.

8. EN protects intestinal structure and function and enhances immunity.