ANATOMY
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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When the client is unable to take in nutrients orally and the stomach and intestinal tract are not functional for absorption of nutrients
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When the client is able to swallow food but is having a difficult time with the digestion and absorption of food
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When the client is able to take nutrients by mouth but has difficulty with the absorption of food
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When the client is unable to take nutrients orally but the stomach and intestinal tract are still able to digest and absorb food
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Detailed explanation-1: -Enteral tube nutrition is indicated for patients who have a functioning gastrointestinal (GI) tract but cannot ingest enough nutrients orally because they are unable or unwilling to take oral feedings.
Detailed explanation-2: -In case of enteral nutrition, feeding should be started early within the first 24-48 hours following admission to facilitate diet tolerance, reduce the risk of intestinal barrier dysfunction and infections, and reduce the length of hospital stay and mechanical ventilation [4].
Detailed explanation-3: -Crohn’s disease (in severe cases) Gastrointestinal cancer. Gastrointestinal complications due to trauma. Intestinal failure. Bowel obstruction. Microscopic colitis. Narrowing in your esophagus or digestive tract (stricture) Short bowel syndrome. More items