Why Are Bolus Feedings Used Only in Patients Who Are

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why are bolus feedings used only in patients who are not critically ill?

• A) Bolus feedings restrict the patient's movements for long periods of time.
• B) Risk of aspiration is greater than with other delivery methods.
• C) Bolus feedings wouldn't be adequate to meet the patient's nutrition needs in this situation.
• D) Bolus feedings require the use of an infusion pump.

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