A gavage feeding is one that provides _____
a. nutrition directly through the central vein and includes amino acids, dextrose, and a lipid emulsion
b. nutrition through a tube inserted into the stomach or small intestine
c. tube feedings originating from the mouth to the stomach or from the nose to the stomach
d. oral nutrition that has been pureed thoroughly so the infant does not choke
e. nutrition through the use of an oral syringe
c
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