An Older Patient Is Unable to Consume Food Despite Having

question 8

Multiple Choice

An older patient is unable to consume food despite having a functioning gastrointestinal tract. Which feeding method should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

• A) Full liquid
• B) Clear liquid
• C) Nasogastric tube
• D) Parenteral nutrition

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