The nurse is teaching parents of a bottle-fed preterm infant techniques to facilitate feeding. Which techniques should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Choose a soft nipple.
b. Avoid arousing the infant.
c. Recognize the infant's limits.
d. Prepare a calm, quiet area for the feeding.
e. Ensure a restful environment between feedings.
ANS: C, D, E
Feeding facilitation techniques for preterm infants include recognizing the infant's limits; preparing a calm, quiet area for the feeding; and ensuring a restful environment between feedings. Using a firm nipple with slower flow and gently arousing the infant for the feeding are other facilitation techniques. Using a soft nipple and avoiding arousing the infant are techniques that would not facilitate feeding.
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