The nurse is caring for an infant receiving tube feedings exclusively. An important nursing intervention for this infant is
1. keeping the mouth suctioned andfree of secretions.
2. providing a pacifier for non-nutritivesucking.
3. putting small amounts of formula onthe infant's lips.
4. giving glycerin suppositories asneeded to maintain bowel function.
Answer:2
Rationale:It is important to maintain the infant's sucking reflex when he is not orally fed,and the non-nutritive sucking from the pacifier helps facilitate this. The other interventions are not necessary and would be irritating to the infant.
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