A client is scheduled to begin intermittent enteral feedings. The nurse explains the procedure and evaluates that the client has understood the information when the client states, "My feeding will take 30 to _____ minutes to complete."

Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
What will be an ideal response?


Correct Answer: 60
Rationale: Intermittent feedings are administered every 3 to 6 hours and take 30 to 60 minutes to infuse.
Global Rationale: Intermittent feedings are administered every 3 to 6 hours and take 30 to 60 minutes to infuse.

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