Intravenous Feeding (Noun)
Meaning
Administration of nutrients through a vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient was unable to eat due to her illness, so the doctor ordered intravenous feeding to ensure she received the necessary nutrients.
- Intravenous feeding was used to administer antibiotics and nutrients to the patient who had undergone major surgery.
- The nurse carefully inserted the intravenous feeding tube into the patient's vein to begin the administration of nutrients.
- Intravenous feeding was a lifesaving measure for the premature baby who was unable to digest food through her stomach.
- The doctor explained to the family that intravenous feeding would be necessary to sustain the patient's nutritional needs during her prolonged hospital stay.