Insertion and care of nasogastric tubes in adults with intellectual disabilities.
Many adults with intellectual disabilities require nutritional support as feeding problems are prevalent in this population. While many types of nutritional support are available, enteral feeding tubes, such as nasogastric (NG) tubes, are considered safe and effective. NG tube feeding is a common cl...
| Published in: | Learning Disability Practice Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 34 - 42 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The)
3/25/2019
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