If your patient has a functioning gastrointestinal tract and does not need a specialty formula, which type of formula is usually chosen? If a patient is having malabsorption issues, what type of formula might be a better option?

Write 2-3 page research paper on the following topic.

1. Describe whether a patient has a right to choose their therapy for a non-fatal problem such as pain or a possible fatal problem such as cancer. Assess whether their provider should be required to collaborate on such therapy.
2. If the patient chooses a therapy that is culturally based, relate whether they should be able to continue the therapy and if not, why not. Describe how nurses can obtain information on alternative therapies to share with the interdisciplinary team including patients and families
3. Evaluate whether complementary or alternative practitioners should be included in the interdisciplinary team. Explain how requests for complementary and alternative therapy are handled in your clinical area and how they might be integrated safely    (3 current references and in text citation in each paragraph)

Explain the five risk factors for developing cholelithiasis (gallstones). What is the recommendation for fat intake for these patients? Antioxidants and what two micronutrients may be needed in increased amounts to help surgical wounds or pressure ulcers heal?

1. Compare and contrast interdisciplinary collaboration in an outpatient versus an inpatient setting. Describe how some barriers can be overcome in each setting.
2. Describe a time in your practice when interdisciplinary collaboration was critical to a successful outcome. Analyze when interdisciplinary collaboration might it be less necessary.
3. Describe how nurse and physician leaders can enhance collaboration between the disciplines, including leading teams. Examine whether more leadership education is needed and how it should be provided.