The Nurse Explains That a 4-Day-Old Infant Born at 33

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains that a 4-day-old infant born at 33 weeks of gestation may need to be fed by gavage during the first few days of life because the infant:

• A) Often has a very weak or absent sucking or swallowing reflex
• B) Is unable to digest food properly
• C) Refuses to take formula by mouth
• D) Needs a larger quantity of formula at each feeding

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Cost Center

A department or function within an organization where its costs are accumulated, but it does not directly generate revenue.

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Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in production volume or levels, such as materials and labor.