What would be the advantages of living at home instead of in a hospital or other residential facility? Can you think of some disadvantages? Think about how you, as a patient, might manage daily infusions: consider the time, cost, and commitment required to maintain the therapy. If not allowed to consume food, what possible difficulties might you encounter? How would you handle holidays and special occasions that center around food?

What would be the advantages of living at home instead of in a hospital or other residential facility? Can you think of some disadvantages? Think about how you, as a patient, might manage daily infusions: consider the time, cost, and commitment required to maintain the therapy. If not allowed to consume food, what possible difficulties might you encounter? How would you handle holidays and special occasions that center around food?

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter16: Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral And Parenteral Nutrition

Section: Chapter Questions

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