When enteral nutrition is expected to be needed long term, generally over 3 months, the _____ feeding method is most often used.

A. gavage
B. gavage or gastrostomy
C. parenteral or jejunostomy
D. gavage or jejunostomy
E. gastrostomy or jejunostomy


Answer: E

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