KL is a 34-year-old male admitted to the hospital (large trauma center) after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) secondary to a serious motor vehicle accident. He was in excellent health prior to the accident. HT: 6'2" WT: 190 pounds (86 kg) What is likely the best way to feed KL while he is in the hospital?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Olfactory nerve is the correct answer because it is a sensory nerve responsible for the sense of smell and does not have a parasympathetic nucleus. In contrast, the vagus, oculomotor, and glossopharyngeal nerves all have parasympathetic components that regulate functions such as heart rate, pupil constriction, and salivation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nerve growth factor (NGF) is not found in high concentration in the submaxillary salivary gland. It is primarily involved in the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons. NGF is a dimeric protein, not trimeric, and is present in the brain and other tissues. It is taken up by nerve endings and transported retrogradely to the cell body.