Which is the most likely cause of regurgitation when a newborn is fed?
a. The gastrocolic reflex
b. A relaxed cardiac sphincter
c. An underdeveloped pyloric sphincter
d. Placing the infant in a prone position following a feeding
ANS: B
The underlying cause of newborn regurgitation is a relaxed cardiac sphincter. The gastrocolic reflex increases intestinal peristalsis after the stomach fills. The pyloric sphincter goes from the stomach to the intestines. The infant should be placed in a supine position.
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