What is NOT a contraindication for enteral nutrition support?

The reasoning behind why "normally nourished individuals expected to eat within 10 days" is not a contraindication for enteral nutrition support lies in the clinical understanding of when enteral nutrition is indicated. Enteral nutrition is typically considered when individuals are unable to meet their nutritional needs orally. In the case of normally nourished individuals, who are expected to resume oral intake within a short time frame, such as 10 days, enteral nutrition is often not necessary. These individuals can generally rely on their body's reserves for that period and are expected to recover their ability to eat normally without the need for nutritional support through a feeding tube.

In contrast, malnourished individuals who are expected to eat within 5-7 days may still require enteral nutrition during that short window due to their compromised nutritional status. Similarly, conditions like a high output proximal fistula and the inability to gain enteral access are clear contraindications because they indicate situations where enteral feeding would either not be effective or possible, thus requiring a different approach to nutrition support.