A client with a diagnosis of gastric cancer has been unable to tolerate oral food and fluid intake and her tumor location rules out the use of enteral feeding. What intervention will best meet this client’s nutritional needs?
A. Administration of parenteral feeds via a peripheral IV
B. Parenteral nutrition given via a peripherally inserted central catheter
C. Insertion of an NG tube for administration of feeds
D. Maintaining NPO status and IV hydration until treatment completion
Select your answer:
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