The Route of Nutrition or Medication Administered Through a Tube

question 178

Multiple Choice

The route of nutrition or medication administered through a tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach is charted as

• A) NPC.
• B) NPO.
• C) NG.
• D) NS.
• E) RS.

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