A gastrostomy tube is
A. a tube inserted through the nose to the stomach for feeding.
B. also called parenteral nutrition and used for elimination.
C. a tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach for feeding.
D. a tube that introduces high density nutrients into a large vein.
Answer: C
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