Question

A 50-year-old obese man with epigastric pain and lipase 12× ULN is NPO for 6 hours in ED. Which nutrition strategy is recommended within 24-48 hours if able?

Accepted Answer

Early enteral (oral/NG) feeding as tolerated

Answer

Prolonged NPO for 72 hours

Answer

TPN for all severe cases

Answer

Fat-free tube feeds only beyond 7 days

Answer

IV dextrose only

Practice question

A 50-year-old obese man with epigastric pain and lipase 12× ULN is NPO for 6 hours in ED. Which nutrition strategy is recommended within 24-48 hours if able?