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 Henning reviewed this
52 year experience in Anesthesiology
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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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If a delirious pt is suitable for IV fluid would he normally also be suitable for IV nutritional support? Obviously delirious pts can pull out tubes.
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Is there any special nutritional support for ovarian cysts?
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Any natural remedies or nutritional support psoriasis?
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I want to know if there are any natural remedies or nutritional support for the skin psoriasis?
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Are any natural remedies or nutritional support for the skin condition psoriasis?
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Has anyone any effective nutritional support dietary supplement for acne?
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Has anyone taken dr perricone or other nutritional support dietary supplement for acne?
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If a delirious pt is suitable for IV fluid, would he normally also be suitable for nutritional IV support? Delirious pts can obviously pull out IVs.
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I don't like onion and garlic ..Can this affect my health ? Is there other food that can give me the same nutritional value ?
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Should i exercise even though i'm underweight and don't meet the daily nutritional requirements? If so, which specific exercises should I do?
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What are the basic daily nutritional requirements?
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What are the nutritional needs for adults every day?
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Are those ingredients and nutritional facts in soft drinks are real?
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What is nutritional genomics?
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What nutritional benefits do tangerines have?
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What is the nutritional benefit of plantains?
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What are the nutritional benefit of plantains?
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What are common nutritional benefits in honey?
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What are the nutritional benefits of amaranth?
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What are some drinks that have nutritional value?
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How can I find the nutritional value of most foods?
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What is a good nutritional regimen for wound care?
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Does blending food decrease nutritional value of food?
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How can nutritional substitutes affect a balanced diet?
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Do veggies lose their nutritional value if they are steamed?
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Give 3 nutritional problems that older people are at risk for?
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