A preterm neonate has been receiving orogastric feedings of breast milk. The nurse initiates nipple feedings, but the infant tires easily and has weak sucking and swallowing reflexes. The most appropriate nursing intervention is to:

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Resuming orogastric feedings of breast milk is the most appropriate intervention because it ensures the infant continues to receive nutrition in a manner that does not exhaust them, while still providing the benefits of breast milk. Weak sucking and swallowing reflexes indicate the infant is not yet ready for nipple feeding.

A Preterm Neonate Has Been Receiving Orogastric Feedings of Breast