Which of the following procedures provides the patient with intravenous nutrition?

A) total parenteral nutrition
B) gavage
C) nasogastric intubation
D) lavage


A
Explanation: Total parenteral nutrition provides the patient with intravenous nutrition. Gavage provides feedings through a tube into the stomach. Nasogastric intubation is the passage of a tube through the nose into the stomach for many reasons, including gavage and lavage. Lavage is washing out the stomach.

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