Question

a nurse is caring for a group of clients. the nurse should identify that which of the following clients requires an enteral tube feeding? a client who has a paralytic ileus a client who has recently experienced facial trauma a client who has dysphagia a client who has a decreased appetite

Explanation:

Enteral tube feeding is used when a client cannot take food orally. A client with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) has trouble ingesting food by mouth, making enteral tube feeding a viable option. A client with a paralytic ileus has impaired intestinal motility and is not a typical candidate as nutrients may not be absorbed properly. Facial trauma may not necessarily prevent oral intake. A decreased appetite does not mean the client cannot eat orally.

Answer:

C. A client who has dysphagia