Alexandra Gonzalez is a 28-YO ski instructor. She suffered multiple fractures, which included a broken pelvis leaving her immobile. Activity Level = 1.0. She measured 5’4 and weighted 141# when she was admitted 1-week ago, but has lost 15# since her arrival. She is diabetic and requires the use of antidiabetic drugs (Metformin) and injectable insulin. She has stated she has had low appetite since the accident and follows a strict CHO counting diet. MD has issued orders for a nasoduodenal tube feeding and will receive all oral medication via tube.Describe the precautions that should be taken since Ms. Gonzalez receives medications through the feeding tube.After 24-hours of feeding, Ms. Gonzalez develops diarrhea. Identify the possible cause for this and describe what measures can be taken to correct the diarrhea.Using total calories determined in question #2, plan Ms. Gonzalez tube feeding schedule to provide the following:Intermittent feedings 6 times/dayIntermittent feedings 8 times/dayContinuous feedingsBolus feed (Include the number of times needed)Show Work:

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Alexandra Gonzalez is a 28-YO ski instructor. She suffered multiple fractures, which included a broken pelvis leaving her immobile. Activity Level = 1.0. She measured 5’4 and weighted 141# when she was admitted 1-week ago, but has lost 15# since her arrival. She is diabetic and requires the use of antidiabetic drugs (Metformin) and injectable insulin. She has stated she has had low appetite since the accident and follows a strict CHO counting diet. MD has issued orders for a nasoduodenal tube feeding and will receive all oral medication via tube.

Describe the precautions that should be taken since Ms. Gonzalez receives medications through the feeding tube.
After 24-hours of feeding, Ms. Gonzalez develops diarrhea. Identify the possible cause for this and describe what measures can be taken to correct the diarrhea.
Using total calories determined in question #2, plan Ms. Gonzalez tube feeding schedule to provide the following:
1. Intermittent feedings 6 times/day
2. Intermittent feedings 8 times/day
3. Continuous feedings
4. Bolus feed (Include the number of times needed)Show Work:

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