Which of the following statements about the prosthetic device act criteria for HPN coverage is NOT true?

• A. Documented evidence of inability to tolerate feeding through the enteral route
• B. Typically covered for patients with ≤ 5 feet of small bowel beyond the ligament of Treitz
• C. Gastrointestinal losses exceeding 50% of oral intake (2.5 to 3 L/day in and > 1.25 to 1.5 L/day out)
• D. Bowel rest for at least 60 days

Answer: (D)