intravenous feeding

feeding

[fēd´ing] 1. the taking of food.2. the giving of food.3. in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as providing nutritional intake for a patient who is unable to feed self.artificial feeding feeding of a baby with food other than mother's milk.bottle feeding in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as preparation and administration of fluids to an infant via a bottle.breast feeding breastfeeding.enteral tube feeding in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as delivering nutrients and water through a gastrointestinal tube.forced feeding administration of food by force to those who cannot or will not receive it.intravenous feeding administration of nutrient fluids through a vein; see also intravenous infusion and parenteral nutrition.feeding procedures in the omaha system, any method of giving food or fluid, including breast, formula, intravenous, or tube.supplemental feeding a planned additional food or nutrient that is added to the usual diet, often as a powder, formula, or tablet.tube feeding see tube feeding.

intravenous feeding

The provision of total or partial nutritional requirements intravenously; essential in treating some diseases. It is accomplished by carefully controlling the composition of fluid given with respect to total calories derived from protein hydrolysates, dextrose, and fat emulsions, and the electrolytes, minerals, and vitamins. Patients unable to safely eat have been completely maintained for extended periods via intravenous nutritional support, usually through a major vein, such as the subclavian or the jugular. See: total parenteral nutritionSee also: feeding

intravenous feeding

intravenous feeding

feeding

intravenous feeding

intravenous feeding

Synonyms for intravenous feeding

noun administration of nutrients through a vein

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