The mother of a newborn asks why a baby needs small feedings at frequent intervals. What should the nurse explain to the mother?
A) The enzymes secreted by the liver and pancreas are reduced
B) Food moves more slowly through the GI tract
C) The pylorus has not been fully formed
D) Peristaltic action is absent in the lower portion of the bowel
Ans: A
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