The nurse is discussing the administration of gavage feedings to a child who is unable to take fluids and foods by mouth. Which statement is accurate related to gavage feedings?
A) A gastrostomy tube is a tube passed into the stomach through the nose or mouth
B) An enteral tube is surgically inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach
C) A bolus feeding is a feeding given continuously at a slow rate of speed
D) For long-term gavage feedings, a gastrostomy button may be inserted
Ans: D
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