Which of the following procedures provides the patient with intravenous nutrition?
A)total parenteral nutrition
B)gavage
C)nasogastric intubation
D)lavage

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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) involves providing the patient with all necessary nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals, directly into the bloodstream via an intravenous catheter. It is used when a patient cannot obtain nutrition through the gastrointestinal tract, such as in cases of bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, or severe malabsorption. Gavage is the process of feeding the patient through a tube inserted into the stomach, nasogastric intubation is the process of inserting a tube through the nose and into the stomach for drainage or feeding, and lavage is the process of flushing out the stomach for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. None of these procedures provide intravenous nutrition like TPN does.

Which of the Following Procedures Provides the Patient with Intravenous