Parents of a Preterm Infant Come to the NICU Every

question 1

Multiple Choice

Parents of a preterm infant come to the NICU every day to see their infant,who is being gavage fed.The nurse teaching about stimulating the infant would tell the parents:

• A) to bring in colorful pictures and toys to place in the incubator.
• B) that stimulating the infant during feedings increases intake.
• C) to stroke the infant during feeding to increase intake.
• D) not to disturb the infant between feedings.

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Definitions:

CVD

Cardiovascular disease, a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease and stroke.

Serum Cholesterol Levels

The amount of cholesterol present in the blood, which is a significant indicator of heart health and risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Heart Disease

A variety of disorders impacting the heart, such as diseases of the blood vessels, issues with heart rhythm, and congenital heart anomalies.

HDL

High-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol often referred to as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.