The preterm infant who should receive gavage feedings instead of a bottle is the one who
a. Sometimes gags when a feeding tube is inserted
b. Is unable to coordinate sucking and swallowing
c. Sucks on a pacifier during gavage feedings
d. Has an axillary temperature of 98.4° F, an apical pulse of 149 beats/min, and
respirations of 54 breaths/min
B
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A The presence of the gag reflex is important before initiating bottle-feeding.
B Infants less than 34 weeks of gestation or who weigh less than 1500 g generally
have difficulty with bottle-feeding.
C Providing a pacifier during gavage feedings gives positive oral stimulation and
helps associate the comfortable feeling of fullness with sucking.
D These vital signs are within expected limits and an indication that the infant is
not having respiratory problems at that time.
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