Which of These Statements Is Correctly Phrased as a Clinical

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is correctly phrased as a clinical question for evidence-based practice?

• A) What is the best method to insert an enteral feeding tube in an adult patient?
• B) Are there differences in the characteristics of various brands of enteral feeding tubes?
• C) In addition to aspiration, what are the most problematic complications of enteral tube feedings?
• D) What method of determining stomach placement of enteral feeding tubes helps to prevent aspiration in adult patients?

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