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Yоu hаve аn аppоintment tоday with Mr. Chen, a 79 y.o. male. He reports that his health is good but he has been losing weight without trying. His wife passed away 4 months so he lives alone. His adult children and grandchildren live near by and come for dinner on the weekend. He doesn't mind cooking but can't think of anything that sounds good to make.  Ht: 5' 8"           Current Wt: 143 lbs.         Weight 5 months ago: 162 lbs. Labs: within normal limits                    Medications: lipitor (for cholesterol), hydrochlorothiazide (blood pressure) and lisinopril (blood pressure) Diet history: eats only breakfast and a small dinner (he reports just not being hungry) Which of the following may be contributing to Mr. Chen's nutritional decline?

Enterаl Nutritiоn Cаse Study (50 pоints tоtаl):   Todd is a 39-year-old male on the neurology floor at a local medical center. He was admitted after going to the ER because of confusion, disorientation, and difficulty talking. He was diagnosed as having had a severe stroke. He is paralyzed on the right side. He is currently NPO with an IV running at 115 mL/hour. The speech pathologist recommends that he remain NPO because he is at a high risk for aspiration. Today is hospital day 5. An enteral nutrition consult is ordered because he will be going to a rehab center in 3 days.    Ht: 5’ 8”                Current Wt: 180 lbs. (200 lbs. 5 months ago – intentional weight loss)         Vital signs:  Blood pressure: 125/82       Temperature: 98.6°   Past Medical History: hypertension, hernia surgery Labs: Na+: 138 (135-145)   K+: 3.9 (3.5-5.5)   Cl: 98 (95-105)    Glucose: 120 (70-99)   BUN: 12 (8-18)          Creatinine: 0.8 (0.6-1.2)                    WBC:  11 (3.5-10)     GFR: 120 (>90)         Hemoglobin: 14 (13.5-17.5)   Nutrition history: B: coffee (~10 oz) with ~2 tbsp. whole milk L: large salad (1 c of mixed lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichokes & carrots) with ~3 ounces of chicken, salmon or shrimp. No dressing. Salad has lots of colorful veggies. Large unsweetened iced tea to drink (32 oz).   Snack: Large apple or pear; large unsweetened iced tea (32 oz).   D: ~6 oz. of grilled chicken, fish or lean meat; large salad w/lots of veggies (tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, broccoli, asparagus; 1 tbsp fat free dressing and large unsweetened iced tea to drink (12 oz).   Evening snack: 3 or 4 days per week will have 3 cups of fat-free popcorn and large unsweetened ice tea (20 oz).    Q 1. Would you start enteral nutrition support at this time – state why or why not? (5 points)                                                            

Tоdd is а 39-yeаr-оld mаle оn the neurology floor at a local medical center. He was admitted after going to the ER because of confusion, disorientation, and difficulty talking. He was diagnosed as having had a severe stroke. He is paralyzed on the right side. He is currently NPO with an IV running at 115 mL/hour. The speech pathologist recommends that he remain NPO because he is at a high risk for aspiration. Today is hospital day 5. An enteral nutrition consult is ordered because he will be going to a rehab center in 3 days.    Ht: 5’ 8”                Current Wt: 180 lbs. (200 lbs. 5 months ago – intentional weight loss)         Vital signs:  Blood pressure: 125/82       Temperature: 98.6°   Past Medical History: hypertension, hernia surgery Labs: Na+: 138 (135-145)   K+: 3.9 (3.5-5.5)   Cl: 98 (95-105)    Glucose: 120 (70-99)   BUN: 12 (8-18)          Creatinine: 0.8 (0.6-1.2)                    WBC:  11 (3.5-10)     GFR: 120 (>90)         Hemoglobin: 14 (13.5-17.5)   Nutrition history: B: coffee (~10 oz) with ~2 tbsp. whole milk L: large salad (1 c of mixed lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichokes & carrots) with ~3 ounces of chicken, salmon or shrimp. No dressing. Salad has lots of colorful veggies. Large unsweetened iced tea to drink (32 oz).   Snack: Large apple or pear; large unsweetened iced tea (32 oz).   D: ~6 oz. of grilled chicken, fish or lean meat; large salad w/lots of veggies (tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, broccoli, asparagus; 1 tbsp fat free dressing and large unsweetened iced tea to drink (12 oz).   Evening snack: 3 or 4 days per week will have 3 cups of fat-free popcorn and large unsweetened ice tea (20 oz).  What feeding method would you select for Todd?