The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has had an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE). The nurse is aware that treatment of the infant after ALTE will include all of the following EXCEPT
a. prone positioning.
b. supine positioning.
c. nasal continuous positive airway pressure.
d. continuous gavage feedings.
B
For frequent episodes of infant apnea, treatments include prone positioning, use of rocker beds, recurrent cutaneous stimulation, nasal continuous positive airway pressure, or a switch to continuous gavage feedings to help control symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Treatment also includes the use of respiratory stimulant drugs, such as theophylline or caffeine.
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