Feeding
The provision of nutrition to a patient who requires assistance, including hand-feeding, enteral tube feeding, or parenteral nutrition.
Enteral feeding (via NG, OG, or G-tube) is preferred over parenteral nutrition when the gut is functional. Initiate feedings slowly and advance as tolerated. Monitor for aspiration, tube displacement, and diarrhea.
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