When a Preterm Infant Who Is Being Gavage-Fed Has a Bloody

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a preterm infant who is being gavage-fed has a bloody stool, the nurse should:

• A) Assess for abdominal distention
• B) Decrease the amount of the next feeding
• C) Institute enteric precautions
• D) Get a culture of the next stool

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