Multiple Choice
Which is the most appropriate nursing action when intermittently gavage-feeding a preterm newborn?
A) Allow formula to flow by gravity.
B) Insert tube through nares rather than mouth.
C) Avoid letting newborn suck on tube.
D) Apply steady pressure to syringe to deliver formula to stomach in a timely manner.
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