A Patient with a Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer Has Been

Multiple Choice

A patient with a diagnosis of gastric cancer has been unable to tolerate oral food and fluid intake and her tumor location precludes the use of enteral feeding. What intervention should the nurse identify as best meeting this patients nutritional needs?

A) Administration of parenteral feeds via a peripheral IV
B) TPN administered 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