The nurse will carry out which of the following interventions while feeding this infant:
a. Hold the infant upright to prevent regurgitation
b. Place nipple under the tongue
c. Allow infant to feed as long as needed
d. Avoid giving water so infant will take full feeding
A
Infant is held upright to prevent regurgitation. The nipple is placed on top of the tongue. Feedings should be limited to 30 minutes to avoid fatigue. The feeding should be followed with sterile water to clean trapped food in the cleft.
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