This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A gavage feeding is one that: a. provides nutrition directly through the central vein and includes ... (Read 59 times)

LCritchfi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
A gavage feeding is one that:
 a. provides nutrition directly through the central vein and includes amino acids, dextrose, and a lipid emulsion.
  b. provides nutrition through a tube inserted into the stomach or small intestine.
  c. provides slow feedings from the mouth or nose into the stomach through a tube.
  d. provides oral nutrition that has been pureed thoroughly so the infant does not choke.
  e. provides nutrition through the use of an oral syringe.

Question 2

The initial nutrition problems resulting from VLBW and ELBW include:
 a. inability to nurse like a full-term infant.
  b. for most, a requirement for respiratory support to breathe.
  c. a greater likelihood of food allergies and difficulty feeding.
  d. a and b
  e. b and c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

smrerig

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d





 

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

Interferon was scarce and expensive until 1980, when the interferon gene was inserted into bacteria using recombinant DNA technology, allowing for mass cultivation and purification from bacterial cultures.

Did you know?

Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.

Did you know?

More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library