What is enteral nutrition?

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Enteral nutrition is the administration of nutrients through a feeding tube directly into the gastrointestinal tract. This can be done through a variety of methods, including nasogastric (through the nose and into the stomach), gastrostomy (through a surgical opening in the stomach), or jejunostomy (through a surgical opening in the small intestine). Options A and D describe specific methods of administering enteral nutrition, while option B describes parenteral nutrition which is administered intravenously.

What Is Enteral Nutrition