Mr Avery Is a 77-Year-Old Retired Engineer

question 24

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 more freedom of movement for the patient
• D) ​There is less risk of diarrhea
• E) ​It is a less expensive method

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