Which is a true statement about continuous enteral feedings?

A. They are administered daily for 30 minutes.
B. They may be administered by gravity from a container suspended above the patient.
C. They consist of the administration of approximately 250 mL of formula at a time
D. They are usually more time consuming for staff to administer.
E. They require a pump and other equipment to administer.


Answer: E

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