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Tube Feedings
Fundamentals Exam #4 Mrs. V's class Tube Feedings ch 21
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are Tube Feedings? | Adminstration of nutritionally balanced liquefied foods, or formula--thru a tube inserted into the stomach, or feeding ostomy |
| Why are tube feedings used? | Indicated when a patient is unable to chew or swallow, has no appetite or refuses to eat. |
| When are tube feedings used? | only when all or at least part of the GI tract is functioning. |