Which patient would most likely be a candidate for enteral tube feedings?
A) A patient with severe dysphagia
B) A person suffering from intractable diarrhea
C) A patient with gastrointestinal bleeding
D) A person suffering from a paralytic ileus
E) A patient who has undergone a bone marrow transplant

Question

Which patient would most likely be a candidate for enteral tube feedings?​
A) ​A patient with severe dysphagia
B) ​A person suffering from intractable diarrhea
C) ​A patient with gastrointestinal bleeding
D) ​A person suffering from a paralytic ileus
E) ​A patient who has undergone a bone marrow transplant

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Enteral tube feedings are typically used for patients who cannot consume food orally. Patients with severe dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, would benefit from enteral tube feedings as they would not be able to consume food orally without risk of aspiration or choking. The other options listed may require different treatment plans.

Which Patient Would Most Likely Be a Candidate for Enteral