What is the most important property of consistency during tube feeding?
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Correct answer: It should be flowable and free of lumps
Tube feeds must pass through the prescribed tube smoothly and evenly. Lumps, seeds, skins, and long fibres may obstruct the tube, interrupt delivery, and create a need for unsafe forceful flushing. A properly prepared feed is blended, adequately diluted when indicated, and strained according to the tube and clinical prescription.
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It should be flowable and free of lumps
Why is this the correct answer?
Tube feeds must pass through the prescribed tube smoothly and evenly. Lumps, seeds, skins, and long fibres may obstruct the tube, interrupt delivery, and create a need for unsafe forceful flushing. A properly prepared feed is blended, adequately diluted when indicated, and strained according to the tube and clinical prescription.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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