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