Short Case Study Questions

question 6

Multiple Choice

Short Case Study Questions  
Maureen Grey is a 75-year-old nursing home patient. She has been obtaining her nutrition via tube feeding for over 3 years. She is admitted to Good Valley Hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration with weight loss (8 lb) in 1 month.
-Ten days after being admitted to the hospital, Maureen develops gastroparesis and a fistula. What would be a better way to feed Maureen at this point?

• A) Orogastric feeding
• B) Nasogastric feeding
• C) Jejunostomy feeding
• D) Nasoduodenal feeding

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