Many tube feeding complications can be prevented by selecting the formula and feeding route wisely, preparing the formula correctly, and delivering it appropriately. a. Trueb. False

The correct answer is A) True.

Explanation:

Gastroenteric tube feeding is used to help patients who are unable to voluntarily ingest food normally. It is also required where the patient suffers from chronic neurological or mechanical dysphagia or gut dysfunction, or where the patient is very ill.

Some of the complications which may arise from tube feeding are:

These complications may be reduced by carefully following tube feeding procedures especially as it relates to the choice and content of food, the routine of feeding, apportionment, etc.

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