The mother of a premature newborn questions why a gavage feeding catheter is placed in the mouth of the newborn and not in the nose. The nurse's best response is:
1. "Most newborns are nose breathers."
2. "The tube will elicit the sucking reflex."
3. "A smaller catheter is preferred for feedings."
4. "Most newborns are mouth breathers."
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Rationale 1: Most newborns are nose breathers; therefore, an orogastric catheter is preferable.
Rationale 2: Gavage feedings are used when newborns have a poorly coordinated suck or swallow reflex, or are ill.
Rationale 3: A small catheter is used for a nasogastric tube to minimize airway obstruction.
Rationale 4: Most newborns are nose breathers; therefore, an orogastric catheter is preferable.
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