Question 35 (part 2) · LEK · Short bowel syndrome
A 65-year-old male suffered a lower mesenteric artery occlusion. During surgery extensive necrosis of the gastrointestinal tract was diagnosed. The surgery involved an almost total resection of the small intestine and the right-sided colon. As a result, the patient will have to be provided with:
- A. total enteral nutrition.
- B. total parenteral nutrition.
- C. enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- D. PEG nutrition.
- E. oral nutrition enriched with vitamins and microelements.
Hint
Consider how much absorptive surface remains after near-total small bowel resection combined with a right hemicolectomy.
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