A patient should be evaluated for nutritional supplementation if the duration of commitment to mechanical ventilation is:
A. at least 24 hours
B. 2 to 3 days
C. 3 to 5 days
D. greater than 5 days
?ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: Patients requiring more than 3 to 5 days of mechanical ventilation are at high risk for malnutrition and need to be evaluated for nutritional supplementation.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
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