Tube Feedings Are Commonly Used for Individuals With

question 33

Multiple Choice

Tube feedings are commonly used for individuals with:

• A)malabsorption disorders.
• B)high-output fistulas.
• C)severe swallowing difficulties.
• D)nonfunctional GI tracts.

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