Dietetics Flashcards

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Enteral nutrition

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feeding directly into the gut
stomach or small intestine - via a narrow, specifically designed tube. This route is used when there is a swallowing inability

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Parenteral Nutrition

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nutrients provided directly into the bloodstream – if gut is inaccessible or not functioning – usually disease or surgery

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When to remove a feeding tube

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if a patient can eat or drink orally when 65-75% of estimated nutrient requirements are taken orally

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