Asked by Hailey Huebner on May 16, 2024
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What should be included in caring for the newborn with a cleft lip and palate before surgical repair?
A) Gastrostomy feedings
B) Keeping infant in near-horizontal position during feedings
C) Allowing little or no sucking
D) Providing satisfaction of sucking needs
Cleft Lip and Palate
Congenital deformities affecting the upper lip and roof of the mouth, respectively, that can impair speech, eating, and hearing.
Gastrostomy Feedings
Nutritional support provided through a tube placed directly into the stomach for those who cannot eat by mouth.
Sucking Needs
The innate need for sucking movements seen in infants, critical for feeding and offers comfort.
- Comprehend the pathophysiology and therapeutic strategies for certain gastrointestinal diseases in pediatric patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the pathophysiology and therapeutic strategies for certain gastrointestinal diseases in pediatric patients.
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