A feeding tube inserted through the nose into the small bowel is a

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A naso-enteral tube is inserted through the nose and down into the small bowel to provide enteral nutrition. It bypasses the stomach and delivers nutrients directly to the intestines. A nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose and down into the stomach, a PEG tube is inserted through the abdomen directly into the stomach, and a TPN (total parenteral nutrition) tube is inserted directly into a vein to provide nutrition for patients who cannot absorb nutrients from their digestive system.

A Feeding Tube Inserted Through the Nose into the Small