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