Which of the following are reasons to use enteral feeding over parenteral?
1) Reduced incidence of stress ulcers.
2) Enteral route may avoid intestinal atrophy.
3) Enteral causes less hypoglycemia.
4) Enteral is safer and cheaper.

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Option 1 is correct as enteral feeding reduces the incidence of stress ulcers compared to parenteral feeding. Option 2 is correct as enteral feeding helps to maintain the functional integrity of the gastrointestinal tract and can prevent intestinal atrophy. Option 3 is correct as enteral feeding causes less hypoglycemia compared to parenteral feeding. Option 4 is correct as enteral feeding is less invasive, safer, and cheaper compared to parenteral feeding. Therefore, all options except option 4 are the reasons to choose enteral feeding over parenteral feeding.

Which of the Following Are Reasons to Use Enteral Feeding