Parents of a Child Who Will Begin Enteral Feedings Ask

question 2

Multiple Choice

Parents of a child who will begin enteral feedings ask the nurse what advantage this type of feeding has over other methods. Which responses by the nurse are the most appropriate? Select all that apply.

• A) "Enteral feeding is the closest to natural feeding methods."
• B) "The child must be able to absorb nutrients."
• C) "Enteral feeding is complex to administer."
• D) "Enteral feeding requires a central venous catheter."
• E) "Enteral feeding has a high success rate."