In which of the following situations is a newborn most at risk for feeding intolerance?

Which of the following babies is most likely to develop feeding problems?

How does formula for preterm newborns differ from that for term newborns?

A 2-hour-old, term baby that is appropriate for gestational age has rapid, shallow res­ pirations at a rate of 80 breaths per minute. The baby is requiring only 30% oxygen. How would you provide fluids/nutrition for this baby?

A 2,000-g (4 lb 61h oz) baby who is small for gestational age will require more calories to grow than a 2,000-g baby who is appropri­ate for gestational age.

Most preterm newborns initially lose weight and then slowly regain weight to arrive at their birth weight by approximately 2 weeks of age.

Preterm newborns born prior to 34 weeks of gestation have higher protein, vitamin, and mineral needs and often require fortified human (breast) milk until they are ingesting more liberal volumes.

Which of the following babies require tube feedings instead of nipple feedings?

Which of the following procedures should usually be performed before each tube feeding?

The placement of a feeding tube should be checked before every feeding.

Term babies with increased work of breathing and supplemental oxygen requirement may be fed orally.

A combination of nipple and tube feedings may be appropriate for some babies.