Mr Avery Is a 77-Year-Old Retired Engineer

question 50

Multiple Choice

Mr. Avery is a 77-year-old retired engineer. He is 5'10" tall and weighs 171 pounds. He suffered a stroke, which left him with left-sided paralysis, and he is having difficulty swallowing so he is unable to meet his nutritional needs via oral intake at this time.
Mr. Avery's feeding is being delivered continuously by an infusion pump. What best describes an advantage of using a continuous feeding?

• A) It provides an accurate and steady flow rate.
• B) It is similar to usual patterns of eating for the patient.
• C) It provides less freedom of movement for the patient.
• D) There is less risk of diarrhea.
• E) It is a less expensive method.

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