When Transitioning from Tube Feeding to an Oral Diet

question 6

Multiple Choice

When transitioning from tube feeding to an oral diet,

• A)the formula used for the tube feedings must be given via oral feedings.
• B)the tube feeding should be discontinued and an oral diet started immediately.
• C)the patient should shift to an oral diet as the volume of the tube feeding is gradually decreased.
• D)oral intake should be about 1/3 of estimated nutrient needs when the tube feeding is discontinued.
• E)oral intake should not begin until after the tube is removed.