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.

---

Definitions:

Persona

The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others.

Anima and Animus

Jungian archetypes representing the unconscious feminine side in men (anima) and the unconscious masculine side in women (animus), influencing their relationships and perceptions.

Shadow

In Jungian psychology, the aspect of personality that contains all the parts of oneself that one does not want to acknowledge or accept.

Self

The individual’s distinct sense of identity or personhood, often considered in concepts of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-perception.