Mrs.Grant is in a coma following a motor vehicle accident.The nurse recognizes that the most appropriate way to feed her is:

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A tube feeding is the most appropriate way to feed Mrs. Grant, as her comatose state makes it impossible for her to consume food orally. TPN and PPN are forms of intravenous nutrition and are typically used for patients who cannot tolerate tube feeding or have conditions that prevent absorption of nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract. Enteral supplements may be used in conjunction with tube feeding but cannot provide adequate nutrition on their own.

MrsGrant Is in a Coma Following a Motor Vehicle Accident