Which Is the Best Reason Why a Gastrostomy Tube Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which is the best reason why a gastrostomy tube is ordered rather than parenteral nutrition for a patient with dysphagia?

• A) Parenteral nutrition can only be administered to the patient in the hospital.
• B) The gastrostomy tube provides more nutrition and protects intestinal function.
• C) Parenteral nutrition is significantly more expensive than gastrostomy feedings.
• D) The gastrostomy tube allows for administration of medications as well as nutrition.

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