Appropriate nursing care for a newborn with a cleft palate includes:
a. Withholding feeding due to possibility of aspiration
b. Cleansing mouth with hydrogen peroxide after feeding
c. Feeding in an upright position to decrease risk of aspiration
d. Not allowing parents to feed the infant
ANS: C
Feed slowly, in an upright position, to prevent aspiration. Withholding feeding is neither necessary nor appropriate, as long as care is taken to prevent aspiration. The mouth should be rinsed with water after feedings. Parents should be encouraged to learn how to feed their infant.
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