The nurse will teach the caregivers about the need for small, frequent feedings by explaining to them that newborns and infants have:

a. a slower metabolic rate than adults
b. slower peristalsis
c. decreased emptying rate
d. a 10- to 20-milliliter stomach capacity at birth


D

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A Incorrect. Newborns and infants have a faster metabolic rate than adults.
B Incorrect. Newborns and infants have greater peristalsis.
C Incorrect. Newborns and infants have increased stomach emptying rate.
D Correct. Newborns and infants need for small, frequent feedings because they have a 10- to 20-milliliter stomach capacity at birth.

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