In infants, _____ tube placement may be preferred because it doesn't interfere with breathing.
A) nasogastric
B) nasoduodenal
C) orogastric
D) nasojejunal
E) jejunostomy

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Orogastric tube placement is often preferred in infants because it does not interfere with breathing, unlike nasogastric or other nasal tubes, which can potentially obstruct the nasal passages and affect breathing, especially in neonates who are obligate nasal breathers.

In Infants, _____ Tube Placement May Be Preferred Because It