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A Preterm Infant Who Is Being Fed Commercial Formula by Gavage

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A preterm infant who is being fed commercial formula by gavage has had an increase in gastric residuals,abdominal distention,and apneic episodes.Which is the most appropriate nursing action?


A) Notify the practitioner.
B) Reduce the amount fed by gavage.
C) Feed human milk by gavage.
D) Feed only a glucose solution until the infant stabilizes.

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