Only when people cannot meet their nutrient needs using the enteral route should they receive total parenteral or intravenous (IV) nutrition support.

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Enteral nutrition (feeding through the gastrointestinal tract) is the preferred route of nutrient delivery whenever possible because it is less invasive and less expensive than parenteral nutrition (feeding through an IV). Total parenteral nutrition should only be used when the patient's nutrient needs cannot be met by the enteral route, such as when there is severe malabsorption or obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the statement is true.

Only When People Cannot Meet Their Nutrient Needs Using the Enteral