When a Preterm Infant Who Is Being Gavage Fed Has

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a preterm infant who is being gavage fed has a bloody stool,the nurse should:

• A) assess for abdominal distention.
• B) decrease the amount of the next feeding.
• C) institute enteric precautions.
• D) get a culture of the next stool.

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