Mr. whitaker is 5'8", weighs 145 pounds, and has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. his hematocrit is 28 percent and his albumin level is 3.1 g/dl. which diet would assist in improving his nutrition status?

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17 March, 12:35

Mr. whitaker is 5'8", weighs 145 pounds, and has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. his hematocrit is 28 percent and his albumin level is 3.1 g/dl. which diet would assist in improving his nutrition status?

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Sam Rowe · Answer 1

If one has an esophageal cancer it is important to have a good nutrition. Treatment can make it hard thus a soft diet and high protein food is recommended. A tube feeding would be ideal if anything can't be eaten through mouth. A tube called J tube can be put in one's small intestine or G tube if put in a stomach. Parenteral nutrition can also be done if there is an intravenous drip.