Parents of a child who will begin enteral feedings ask the nurse what advantage this type of feeding has over other methods. Which responses by the nurse are the most appropriate?
1. "Enteral feeding is the closest to natural feeding methods."
2. "The child must be able to absorb nutrients."
3. "Enteral feeding is complex to administer."
4. "Enteral feeding requires a central venous catheter."
5. "Enteral feeding has a high success rate."
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: Enteral feedings are the closest to natural feeding methods. The child must be able to absorb nutrients. Enteral feeding has a high success rate. It is not complex to administer, and does not require a central venous catheter.
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