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Category - Nutrition Care

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The goal(s) of nutritional therapy in short bowel syndrome is/are:
  1. Reduce gastrointestinal motility and relieve steatorrhea
  2. Decrease HCL production by the stomach
  3. Prevent bacterial overgrowth in the intestine
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - The goals of nutritional therapy for short bowel syndrome are to reduce gastrointestinal motility and relieve steatorrhea, decrease HCl production by the stomach and to prevent bacterial overgrowth in the intestine. Short bowel syndrome is caused by surgical removal of the jejunum, and leads to many problems with digestion and malabsorption. The overall goal of nutrition therapy is to rest and heal the gut and improve nutritional status.
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