In which case would a tube feeding be preferred over parenteral nutrition?

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If the GI tract is functioning normally, tube feeding would be preferred over parenteral nutrition as it is a less invasive method of providing nutrition and allows for normal digestive and absorptive processes to occur. Parenteral nutrition is generally used when the GI tract cannot tolerate or absorb nutrients, such as in cases of bowel obstruction, severe malabsorption, or pancreatitis. Option A is incorrect as an infection may require parenteral nutrition to bypass the GI tract. Option B may be managed using either tube feeding or parenteral nutrition depending on the severity of the calorie deficit. Option D is incorrect as vitamin A deficiency is not a primary indication for either tube feeding or parenteral nutrition.

In Which Case Would a Tube Feeding Be Preferred Over