Where is the nutrient fluid given in parenteral nutrition?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Into a vein
Parenteral nutrition provides nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a vein, using an appropriate peripheral or central intravenous access as prescribed. It bypasses the stomach and intestines, so it is used when the gastrointestinal tract cannot be used adequately or safely. Nutrition delivered through a tube into the stomach is enteral nutrition, not parenteral nutrition. Thus, option D is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Into a vein
Why is this the correct answer?
Parenteral nutrition provides nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a vein, using an appropriate peripheral or central intravenous access as prescribed. It bypasses the stomach and intestines, so it is used when the gastrointestinal tract cannot be used adequately or safely. Nutrition delivered through a tube into the stomach is enteral nutrition, not parenteral nutrition. Thus, option D 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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