Table 15.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Feeding Routes
Nasogastric (NG)
Inability to safely and adequately consume oral intake
Short-term feeding ( 6 weeks) with functional gastrointestinal tract
Easy to place and remove tube
Uses stomach as reservoir Can use intermittent
feedings Dumping syndrome less
likely than with NI feedings
Contraindicated for clients at high risk for aspiration Potentially irritating to the nose and esophagus May be removed by uncooperative or confused patients Not appropriate for long-term use