Why is early enteral nutrition important for burn clients within 24-48 hours post-injury?
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Correct answer: It reduces infection rates and length of stay
Early enteral feeding helps blunt the hypermetabolic response, maintain gut integrity and reduce infection and ICU stay in burn clients.
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