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Nutritional support

The provision to (and absorption by) a patient of macro and micro-nutrients to satisfy metabolic needs but bypassing the normal eating mechanisms.

Dr. James Henningreviewed this

Anesthesiology 50 years experience

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What is the definition or description of: nutritional support?

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If a delirious pt is suitable for IV fluid then would he usually be suitable for IV nutritional support? Delirious pts can obviously pull out tubes.

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