When Providing an Infant with a Gavage Feeding,which of the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

When providing an infant with a gavage feeding,which of the following should be documented each time?

• A) The infant's abdominal circumference after the feeding.
• B) The infant's heart rate and respirations.
• C) The infant's suck and swallow coordination.
• D) The infant's response to the feeding.

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Definitions:

Nutrient Exchange

The transfer of nutrients from the mother to the fetus during pregnancy, essential for fetal development.

Ovum

A mature female reproductive cell, especially of a human or other animal, which can fuse with a male gamete in sexual reproduction.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells or gametes involved in sexual reproduction, which can fertilize female gametes (ova) to produce offspring.

Embryonic Period

Occurs from about 2 to 8 weeks after pregnancy, in which rapid structural development takes place.