Which Is the Most Appropriate Nursing Action When Intermittently Gavage-Feeding

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which is the most appropriate nursing action when intermittently gavage-feeding a preterm newborn?

• A) Allow formula to flow by gravity.
• B) Insert tube through nares rather than mouth.
• C) Avoid letting newborn suck on tube.
• D) Apply steady pressure to syringe to deliver formula to stomach in a timely manner.

---

Definitions:

Traditional Antipsychotic

Medications used primarily to treat schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.

Side Effects

Unintended and often adverse effects that accompany the intended effects of a medication or treatment.

Antipsychotic Medication

Drugs used to manage psychosis, including symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disturbed thought processes, often prescribed in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Symptoms

Signs or indications of a condition or disease experienced by an individual, often leading to a diagnosis.