Maureen Grey is a 75-year-old nursing home patient. She has been obtaining her nutrition via tube feeding for over three years. She is admitted to Good Valley Hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration with an eight-pound weight loss in one month.
-Which type of tube feeding does Ms.Grey most likely have?

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A gastrostomy tube is often used for long-term feeding, especially in patients who require tube feeding for extended periods, such as over three years.

Maureen Grey Is a 75-Year-Old Nursing Home Patient