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CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which strategy is appropriate when feeding the infant with congestive heart failure?

a. Continue the feeding until a sufficient amount of formula is taken.
b. Limit feedings to no more than 30 minutes.
c. Always bottle feed every 4 hours.
d. Feed larger volumes of concentrated formula less frequently.

Question 2

Nursing care for the child in congestive heart failure includes which action?

a. Counting the number of saturated diapers
b. Putting the infant in the Trendelenburg position
c. Removing oxygen while the infant is crying
d. Organizing care to provide rest periods

Hdosisshsbshs · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The infant with congestive heart failure may tire easily so the feeding should not continue beyond 30 minutes. If inadequate amounts of formula are taken, gavage feedings should be considered. Infants with congestive heart failure may be breast-fed or fed a smaller volume of concentrated formula. Feedings every 3 hours is a frequently used interval. If the infant were fed less frequently than every 3 hours, more formula would need to be consumed and would tire the infant.

Answer to Question 2

D
Nursing care should be planned to allow for periods of undisturbed rest. Diapers must be weighed for an accurate record of output. The head of the bed should be raised to decrease the work of breathing. Oxygen should be administered during stressful periods such as when the child is crying.