A toddler who was born prematurely refuses most solid foods and has poor weight gain. A barium swallow study reveals a normal esophagus. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner consider next to manage this child's nutritional needs?

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A videofluoroscopy swallowing study is used to assess swallowing function and identify any aspiration or swallowing difficulties, which is important for managing feeding issues in a child with poor weight gain.

A Toddler Who Was Born Prematurely Refuses Most Solid Foods