Parents of a Preterm Infant Come to the NICU Every

question 15

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Bring in colorful pictures and toys to place in the incubator.
• B) Stimulate the baby during feedings to increase intake.
• C) Give the baby a pacifier during gavage feedings.
• D) Do not disturb the infant between feedings.

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Definitions:

Axilla

commonly known as the armpit, is the area on the human body under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder.

Oral

Related to the mouth.

Rectal

Pertaining to the rectum, the final section of the large intestine, which can be a route for medication administration or temperature measurement.

Shiver Response

A physiological reaction where the body shakes involuntarily in response to cold temperatures, aimed at generating heat to maintain body temperature.