The nurse is preparing to administer a bolus enteral feeding and explains to the client that the feeding will deliver 250 to ______ mL of fluid every 4 to 6 hours. Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 400
Rationale: Bolus feedings typically deliver 250 to 400 mL of formula every 4 to 6 hours via a syringe or funnel. This method takes about 15 minutes to complete and may not be well tolerated due to the large volume of solution introduced in such a short period.
Global Rationale: Bolus feedings typically deliver 250 to 400 mL of formula every 4 to 6 hours via a syringe or funnel. This method takes about 15 minutes to complete and may not be well tolerated due to the large volume of solution introduced in such a short period.
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