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What specifically do you need to monitor to avoid complications and ensure optimal nutritional status in patients being enterally fed?

  • Blood glucose levels, full blood count, stoma site and bodyweight.

  • Eye sight, hearing, full blood count, lung function and stoma site.

  • Assess swallowing, patient choice, fluid balance, capillary refill time.

  • Daily urinalysis, ECG, protein levels and arterial pressure.