A client tolerates tube feeds better when given continuously over a 10-12 hour period. This type of enteral feeding is called:
a. intermittent drip c. bolus feed
b. continuous drip d. cyclic
D
Many clients at home choose intermittent bolus feeds for convenience where bolus feeds are given several times a day at regular intervals. Feeds can also be administered as an intermittent drip where the feeding is given over several minutes at regular intervals throughout the day. When the tube is in the small intestine, continuous drip rate method is used for better tolerance. A continuous drip rate decreases risk of aspiration as the tube feed is administered at a lower rate. In addition, cyclic feeding is also utilized where the tube feeding is administered continuously at a faster rate over 10 to 12 hours.
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