Which patient would most likely be a candidate for enteral tube feedings?
A) a patient with severe dysphagia
B) a person suffering from intractable diarrhea
C) a patient with gastrointestinal bleeding
D) a person suffering from a paralytic ileus
E) a patient who has undergone a bone marrow transplant

Question

Which patient would most likely be a candidate for enteral tube feedings?
A) a patient with severe dysphagia
B) a  person suffering from intractable diarrhea
C) a  patient with gastrointestinal bleeding
D) a  person suffering from a paralytic ileus
E) a  patient who has undergone a bone marrow transplant

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patients with severe dysphagia have difficulty swallowing and may have inadequate oral intake. Enteral tube feedings can provide them with necessary nutrients while preventing aspiration and maintaining their oral hygiene.

Which Patient Would Most Likely Be a Candidate for Enteral