Case 8, Answer 3c
Try again. Total parenteral nutrition definitely has its place as an option for nutritional support, but research shows that "if the gut works, use it." Providing enteral support not only will help her systemically, but will also keep enterocytes healthy and avoid other complications such as bacterial translocation.
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