How do nutrient and energy needs affect what tube feeding formula you use?

How do nutrient and energy needs affect what tube feeding formula you use?



Answer:

-as with patients consuming regular diet, the tube feed patients might require adjustments in nutrient and energy intake
-example: patients with diabetes may need to control carbohydrate intake
-critical-care patients may have high protein and energy requirements
-patients with chronic kidney disease may need to limit their intakes of protein and several minerals


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