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Nutritional Support
Definition
Administration of essential nutrients to a patient utilizing methods other than oral feedings. (NCI Thesaurus)
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Nutritional support is therapy for people who cannot get enough nourishment by eating or drinking. You may need it if you
• Can't swallow
• Have problems with your appetite
• Are severely malnourished
• Can't absorb nutrients through your digestive system
You receive nutritional support through a needle or catheter placed in your vein or with a feeding tube, which goes into your stomach. (NIH)
Also called: Parenteral Nutrition, TPN, Artificial feeding, Artificial hydration and nutrition, Hyperalimentation, Parenteral nutrition, Tube feeding
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