When enteral nutrition is expected to be needed long term,generally over 3 months,the _____ feeding method is most often used.
A) only the gavage
B) the gavage or gastronomy
C) the parenteral or jejunostomy
D) the gavage or jejunostomy
E) the gastronomy or jejunostomy

Question

​When enteral nutrition is expected to be needed long term,generally over 3 months,the _____ feeding method is most often used.
A) ​only the gavage
B) ​the gavage or gastronomy
C) ​the parenteral or jejunostomy
D) ​the gavage or jejunostomy
E) ​the gastronomy or jejunostomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For long-term enteral nutrition, a gastrostomy or jejunostomy is typically used as they provide a more permanent and comfortable solution for feeding directly into the stomach or small intestine.

​When Enteral Nutrition Is Expected to Be Needed Long Term,generally

When Enteral Nutrition Is Expected to Be Needed Long Term,generally