If a patient cannot eat, but his or her GI tract is working, the patient would be fed using:

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Enteral tube feeding involves administering nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal tract using a tube. This method is suitable for patients who cannot eat but have a functioning GI tract. It is preferred over peripheral vein feeding or total parenteral nutrition as it is less invasive and associated with fewer complications. An oral diet is not an option in this case as the patient cannot eat.

If a Patient Cannot Eat, but His or Her GI