What Is the Recommended Criteria for Use of Enteral Feedings

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Multiple Choice

What is the recommended criteria for use of enteral feedings in a pediatric patient?

• A) weight loss of 5 pounds in 6 months
• B) unable to obtain 20% of caloric needs by mouth
• C) requiring over 4 hours a day to eat
• D) inadequate oral intake for over 48 hours
• E) persistent TSF below the 50th percentile

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