The Nurse Explains That a 4-Day-Old Infant Born at 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains that a 4-day-old infant born at 33 weeks of gestation may need to be fed by gavage during the first few days of life because the infant:

A) often has a very weak or absent sucking or swallowing reflex.
B) is unable to digest food properly.
C) refuses to take formula by mouth.
D) needs a larger quantity of formula at each feeding.