What major risk occurs if clean equipment is not used in tube feeding?
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Correct answer: Infection
Unclean syringes, feeding bags, containers, or connectors can introduce microorganisms into the feed or the administration system. Contaminated feed may cause gastrointestinal infection, diarrhoea, vomiting, or systemic illness, especially in vulnerable patients. Tube blockage is more directly associated with thick feed, particles, medicines, or inadequate flushing, although equipment hygiene remains important for overall safety.
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Infection
Why is this the correct answer?
Unclean syringes, feeding bags, containers, or connectors can introduce microorganisms into the feed or the administration system. Contaminated feed may cause gastrointestinal infection, diarrhoea, vomiting, or systemic illness, especially in vulnerable patients. Tube blockage is more directly associated with thick feed, particles, medicines, or inadequate flushing, although equipment hygiene remains important for overall safety.
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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