A young man met with a motorbike accident and had injuries to ileum and jejunum. Therefore the entire ileum and partial jejunum were resected. Which of the following would the patient suffer from
AVitamin B12 malabsorption due to ileal resection
BAtrophic gastritis unrelated to resection
CConstipation due to dietary changes
DNo significant symptoms
Ramesh met an accident with a car and has been in deep coma for the last 15 days. The most suitable route for the administration of protein and calories is by :
ACentral venous hyperalimentation
BNasogastric tube feeding
CJejunostomy tube feeding
DGastrostomy tube feeding
Among the following single parameters, malnutrition in surgical patients is best assessed by:
AMid arm circumference
BTriceps skin fold thickness
CHb level
DSerum albumin
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