Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time

Mr. Avery's physician is hopeful that his swallowing ability will improve in the coming weeks. Which feeding route would be most appropriate for Mr. Avery at this time?

a. orogastric
b. nasojejunal
c. nasogastric
d. parenteral


c

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