Why are bolus feedings used only in patients who are not critically ill?
A) ?Bolus feedings restrict the patient's movements for long periods of time.
B) ?Risk of aspiration is greater than with other delivery methods.
C) ?Bolus feedings wouldn't be adequate to meet the patient's nutrition needs in this situation.
D) ?Bolus feedings require the use of an infusion pump.
B
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