A 56-year-old male is admitted with severe acute pancreatitis due to alcohol ingestion. Appropriate management of his nutrition includes:
A. Complete bowel rest until resolution of symptoms Wrong Choice!
B. Parenteral nutrition until recovery Wrong Choice!
C. Enteral nutrition via jejunal route only Wrong Choice!
D. Enteral nutrition via gastric or jejunal routes Correct Choice
Answer:D
A 56-year-old male is admitted with severe acute pancreatitis due to alcohol ingestion. Appropriate management of his nutrition includes:
A. Complete bowel rest until resolution of symptoms Wrong Choice! B. Parenteral nutrition until recovery Wrong Choice! C. Enteral nutrition via jejunal route only Wrong Choice! D. Enteral nutrition via gastric or jejunal routes Correct Choice