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LCritchfi

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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



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Answer to Question 1

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