In which route does the patient chew and swallow food independently?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Oral route
In oral feeding, food or liquid enters through the mouth, and a patient who has adequate ability can chew and swallow it independently. Tube feeding delivers nutrition through a tube without requiring normal chewing, while intravenous feeding sends nutrients into the bloodstream and does not involve the mouth or swallowing. Therefore, when independent chewing and swallowing are described, the oral route, option B, is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Oral route
Why is this the correct answer?
In oral feeding, food or liquid enters through the mouth, and a patient who has adequate ability can chew and swallow it independently. Tube feeding delivers nutrition through a tube without requiring normal chewing, while intravenous feeding sends nutrients into the bloodstream and does not involve the mouth or swallowing. Therefore, when independent chewing and swallowing are described, the oral route, option B, 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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