When the food is directly given in the veins, it is called?

Correct option is A

Parenteral nutrition involves delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream via an intravenous (IV) line. This is typically done when the gastrointestinal tract is not functioning properly, and the patient cannot absorb food through eating or via feeding tubes. The nutrients are delivered in the form of a sterile liquid containing glucose, amino acids, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. This method bypasses the digestive system entirely, which is why it's termed "parenteral."
Information Booster:
· Parenteral Nutrition is mainly used for patients with conditions that impair digestion or absorption, such as severe pancreatitis, short bowel syndrome, or after certain types of surgery (e.g., bowel resection).
· The main goal is to provide all or part of a patient's nutritional needs intravenously, ensuring that the patient gets adequate nutrients when they cannot consume or absorb food normally.
· This nutrition is administered through a central venous catheter, or in some cases, a peripheral vein if short-term nutrition is required.
Additional Knowledge for Incorrect Options:
· (b) Enteral nutrition: This type of nutrition involves delivering food directly into the digestive tract, typically via a feeding tube placed in the stomach or small intestine. It is used when a person’s digestive system is functional, but they cannot eat or swallow food.
· (c) Nasogastric nutrition: This is a form of enteral nutrition where a tube is placed through the nose and into the stomach to provide nutrition. This option is used for short-term feeding.
· (d) Saline nutrition: This is not a standard term in medical practice. Saline is often used in medical treatments for hydration or as a carrier for other medications, but it is not used for nutrition delivery.