In the care of preterm infants, nasogastric and orogastric tubes are used to:
1. help maintain body temperature.
2. provide oxygen and ventilation.
3. replace surfactants.
4. feed the infant.
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. Nasogastric and orogastric tubes are used in gavage feeding, providing breast milk or formula directly to an infant unable to nipple feed.
4. Correct. Nasogastric and orogastric tubes are used in gavage feeding, providing breast milk or formula directly to an infant unable to nipple feed.
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