In home care, what is the recommended administration method for enteral nutrition?

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Because the provision of the enteral nutrition will generally be by the family or caregivers in the home, the best method for administering enteral nutrition is the easiest, bolus feeding.This method does not require special equipment, such as a hanging pole, or equipment that may require maintenance, such as pumps.The family can be trained to start with half of one can of formula fed four to six times a day and can work their way up to the patient's total needs as tolerated.

In Home Care, What Is the Recommended Administration Method for Enteral