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===Major===
===Major===
* receives assistance in feeding of is fed partly of completely by using tubes or intravenous fluids.
* receives assistance in feeding of is fed partly of completely by using tubes or intravenous fluids.
*E.G. Dysphagia[[User:TOstryzniuk|TOstryzniuk]] 17:59, 20 June 2008 (CDT)
===Discussion===
===Discussion===
* when a person arrives to the unit within the first 24 hours '''NPO''' either for a test or for GI Bleed does this qualify as Dependant? The KATZ says 'Dependant is assistance to eat; does not eat (I interpret this to include NPO); must be fed; fed partly or completely by NG or IV.
* when a person arrives to the unit within the first 24 hours '''NPO''' either for a test or for GI Bleed does this qualify as Dependant? The KATZ says 'Dependant is assistance to eat; does not eat (I interpret this to include NPO); must be fed; fed partly or completely by NG or IV.