Question

which of the following procedures provides the patient with intravenous nutrition?
a total parenteral nutrition
b gavage
c nasogastric intubation
d lavage

Explanation:

• Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a method of providing nutrients intravenously.
• Gavage is a method of feeding through a tube inserted into the stomach, not intravenous.
• Nasogastric intubation is inserting a tube through the nose into the stomach for feeding or suction, not intravenous.
• Lavage is a washing out of a body cavity, not related to intravenous nutrition.

Answer:

A. total parenteral nutrition