Three Reasons a Patient May Require Nutritional Requirements via an Enteral Tube
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, enteral nutrition is indicated for patients who have a functioning gastrointestinal tract but cannot ingest enough nutrients orally. This article explores three key reasons a patient may require nutritional requirements via an enteral tube for essential sustenance and health.