Question # 14

An adult inpatient requires enteral nutrition (EN). Which initial continuous feeding order is MOST appropriate: 1.2 kcal/mL standard polymeric formula, goal 1,800 kcal/day?

Options:

A.

Start 75 mL/hr and keep constant

B.

Start 20–30 mL/hr, advance by 10–20 mL/hr every 4–8 hrs to goal as tolerated

C.

Start at 100 mL/hr to reach goal quickly

D.

Bolus 300 mL every 2 hours

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