One Advantage of Selecting Continuous Enteral Feeding for a Client

question 13

Multiple Choice

One advantage of selecting continuous enteral feeding for a client who is unable to eat by mouth is that it:

• A)is easier to administer and requires minimal equipment
• B)keeps gastric volume small,reducing risk of aspiration
• C)is less irritating than intermittent feedings
• D)requires less effort for digestion to occur

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