When a preterm infant is receiving gavage feedings, the nurse should:
a. Assess for gastric residual before each feeding.
b. Discard gastric residual to prevent overdistention of the stomach.
c. Decrease the feedings if the infant gains more than 10 g/day.
d. Place the infant on the left side after feeding to prevent aspiration.
ANS: A
The nurse should assess for gastric residual and re-administer the residual because it contains gastric fluids. A desired weight gain is 20 to 30 g/day. The infant should be placed on the right side (not the left) to promote gastric emptying and prevent aspiration.
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