A neonate in the NICU is unable to tolerate oral feedings. What are the possible methods of feeding this baby?
a. Gavage
b. Parenteral feeding
c. TPN
d. All of the above
D
All of these methods are alternatives for an infant that cannot tolerate oral feeding.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A community health nurse has been visiting a postpartum client who suffered domestic violence throughout the pregnancy, and now the infant may be at risk
The nurse assisted the client in finding shelter and legal protection. The nurse's role and the conceptual framework involved are: a. change agent, according to Roy's adaptation model. b. translator, according to Leininger's theory of cultural care diversity and universality. c. case manager, according to Peplau's interpersonal relations model. d. caregiver, according to Rogers' science of unitary human beings.