Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1407 of 2368
A nurse suspects necrotizing enterocolitis in a preterm infant. Which action does the nurse anticipate?
- Make the infant NPO and start parenteral nutrition with IV fluids
- Increase the volume of oral feedings to build the infant's strength
- Give a bolus of formula through a feeding tube every two hours
- Offer breast milk by bottle every three hours to promote bonding
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Correct answer: Make the infant NPO and start parenteral nutrition with IV fluids
The bowel is rested with NPO status while nutrition is given through the vein.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026