When providing an infant with a gavage feeding,which should be documented each time?
A) The infant's abdominal circumference after the feeding
B) The infant's heart rate and respirations
C) The infant's suck and swallow coordination
D) The infant's response to the feeding

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Documentation of a gavage feeding should include the size of the feeding tube,the amount and quality of the residual from the previous feeding,the type and quantity of the fluid instilled,and the infant's response to the procedure.Abdominal circumference is not measured after a gavage feeding.Vital signs may be obtained before feeding.However,the infant's response to the feeding is more important.Some older infants may be learning to suck,but the important factor to document would be the infant's response to the feeding (including attempts to suck).

When Providing an Infant with a Gavage Feeding,which Should Be