Nutritional support is advised to be delivered through the gastrointestinal tract due to inadequate consumption of food by mouth.
This phrase indicates a need for nutritional intervention when a patient is unable to meet their nutritional needs through oral consumption alone. Reasons for poor oral intake can vary widely, and further assessment is needed to determine the underlying cause and appropriate enteral access method.
"Patient has experienced significant weight loss in the past month due to difficulty swallowing. Enteral nutrition recommended due to poor oral intake. Nasogastric tube placement to be considered."
Used to document the decision to initiate enteral feeding and the rationale behind it.
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