The first decision to make when designing an enteral nutrition prescription is how to establish access to the gastrointestinal tract.

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This statement is true. The method chosen for access to the gastrointestinal tract will determine which feeding formula can be used, the rate at which the formula can be administered, and the monitoring necessary during administration. Common methods of access include nasogastric, nasoenteric (nasoduodenal or nasojejunal), gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tubes.

The First Decision to Make When Designing an Enteral Nutrition