In which nutrition route may a needle or catheter placed in a vein be used?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Parenteral nutrition
Parenteral nutrition supplies nutrients directly into the bloodstream through venous access, which may be a peripheral intravenous line or a central venous catheter, depending on the patient’s needs and the prescribed solution. It bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. Oral and enteral nutrition use the digestive tract, and gastrostomy feeding enters the stomach. Therefore, option C is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Parenteral nutrition
Why is this the correct answer?
Parenteral nutrition supplies nutrients directly into the bloodstream through venous access, which may be a peripheral intravenous line or a central venous catheter, depending on the patient’s needs and the prescribed solution. It bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. Oral and enteral nutrition use the digestive tract, and gastrostomy feeding enters the stomach. Therefore, option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Feeding routes.
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