An older adult patient has been prescribed a specialized enteral formula after an extensive surgical procedure. The nurse anticipates and addresses a concern of many patients in this age cohort when assuring the patient that
a. her family can easily manage the formula after she is discharged.
b. Medicare will cover the expense of the treatment.
c. the treatment will be discontinued as soon as she is able to eat sufficiently.
d. this is the most effective form of nutrition for her at this time.
B
Specialized enteral formulas are considerably more expensive than standard formulas and should be used only when clearly indicated. The cost of such a treatment would be of great concern to this cohort. The special feeding will be discontinued as soon as possible, this is the best way to give this patient nutrition at this time, and the family can manage the feedings, but the bigger concern is cost.
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