A nurse is evaluating a client for commencement of enteral feedings. The most appropriate client to receive enteral feeding is the client who has _____ bowel sounds.
a. decreased
b. absent
c. intact
d. occasional
Question 2
Water is an essential component in enteral feedings for the client because it:
a. keeps the solution intact.
b. increases the solution volume.
c. maintains hydration state.
d. decreases the thickness of the solution.