The Provider Calculates the Enteral Nutrition Needs for a Non-Ambulatory

question 17

Multiple Choice

The provider calculates the enteral nutrition needs for a non-ambulatory patient and determines that the patient will need 300 mL of Ultracal every 4 hours.Which method of delivery will the nurse use to administer these feedings?

• A) 300 mL every 4 hours given via syringe as a 10-minute bolus
• B) 300 mL every 4 hours given via enteral pump as a 45-minute infusion
• C) 75 mL per hour via enteral pump as a continuous infusion
• D) 150 mL every 2 hours via gravity infusion

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Processing

An approach in sensory processing where perception starts with an input stimulus and builds towards a concept, emphasizing the importance of sensory data in object recognition and interpretation.

Sequential Processing

The cognitive ability to process elements in a series or sequence, essential for tasks that require attention to order.

Reverse Order Processing

A strategy or method in which tasks, operations, or processing steps are completed in the opposite sequence from the traditional or expected order.

Subliminal Perception

The registration of sensory input without conscious awareness, often discussed in the context of subtle influences over decisions and behavior.