The infant of a mother with diabetes is hypoglycemic. What type of feeding should be instituted first?
a. Glucose water in a bottle
b. D5W intravenously
c. Formula via nasogastric tube
d. Breast milk
D
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A High levels of dextrose correct the hypoglycemia but will stimulate the
production of more insulin.
B Oral feedings are tried first; intravenous lines should be a later choice if the
hypoglycemia continues.
C Formula does provide longer normal glucose levels but would be administered
via bottle, not by tube feeding.
D Breast milk is metabolized more slowly and provides longer normal glucose
levels.
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