Restart
8 of 30
EN should be always preferred over PN in patients with enterocutaneous fistulas.
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!
The statement is false because PN (parenteral nutrition) should be preferred over EN (enteral nutrition) in patients with enterocutaneous fistulas. Enterocutaneous fistulas are abnormal connections between the gastrointestinal tract and the skin, which can lead to malabsorption and increased risk of infection. In such cases, EN may worsen the condition by increasing the flow of intestinal contents through the fistula, while PN can bypass the gastrointestinal tract and provide nutrition directly into the bloodstream. Therefore, PN is the preferred method of nutrition in these patients.
