The nurse is discussing enteral and parenteral nutrition with a class of graduate nurses. They are asked to devise an appropriate feeding schedule for a client on gastric enteral nutrition
Which of the following would be expected to be seen on their feeding schedule? A) Start feeding at 10 to 40 mL/hour and advance by 10 to 20 mL/hour every 3 to 12 hours until the maximum rate of 125 mL/hour is reached.
B) Start feeding at 10 to 25 mL/hour and advance by 5 to 15 mL/hour every 4 to 8 hours until the maximum rate of 125 mL/hour is reached.
C) Start feeding at 50 to 75 mL/hour and advance by 10 to 25 mL/hour every 4 to 8 hours until the maximum rate of 150 mL/hour is reached.
D) Start feeding at 50 to 75 mL/hour and advance by 5 to 15 mL/hour every 12 to 24 hours until the maximum rate of 175 mL/hour is reached.
A
Feedback:
Regardless of the type of formula used, the initial rate may begin at 10 to 40 mL/hour and advance by 10 to 20 mL/hour every 8 to 12 hours as tolerated. The goal rate of 125 mL/hour should be achieved within 24 to 36 hours.
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