Which of the following is NOT a frequently reported concern of caregivers of patients receiving enteral tube feedings?

• A. Guilt
• B. Causing harm
• C. Social embarrassment
• D. Fatigue

Answer: (B)

Caregivers often bear a significant emotional and practical burden when someone relies on enteral tube feedings. Guilt is commonly felt as they navigate nutrition decisions, monitor progress, and worry about the patient’s outcomes. Social embarrassment can arise from visible equipment and the need to manage feeds in public or around others. Fatigue reflects the nonstop demands of caregiving—alarm monitoring, pump management, formula prep, and ensuring timely feeds. While concerns about accidentally causing harm can occur, they are less frequently voiced because proper education, safety protocols, and support typically address these risk worries. Thus, “causing harm” is not as commonly reported as the other caregiver concerns.