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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that synthetic, or manufactured, vitamins are far superior in quality to those that occur naturally. ___________________ ______
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Describe alternate enteral feeding methods when the oral route cannot be used.



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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

Enteral nutrition includes feedings that bring the nutrients directly into the digestive system. These alternate methods include the following:
Nasogastric-a tube through the nose into the stomach or small intestine

Gastrostomy-creation of a surgical opening into the stomach

Jejunostomy-creation of a surgical opening into the jejunum




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