Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is planning care for a client who has increased intracranial pressure. The nurse should understand that enteral nutrition should begin within 24 to 48 hr to help prevent which of the following complications?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Initiating enteral nutrition within 24 to 48 hours helps prevent bacterial translocation by maintaining intestinal mucosal integrity, reducing gut bacterial overgrowth, and decreasing the risk of infectious complications.