Provision of adequate energy and nutrients to the very preterm infant requires _____,followed by slow transition to _____.
A) breastfeeding;parenteral feeding
B) parenteral feeding;breastfeeding
C) enteral feeding;parenteral feeding
D) parenteral feeding;enteral feeding
E) enteral feeding;breastfeeding

Question

​Provision of adequate energy and nutrients to the very preterm infant requires _____,followed by slow transition to _____.
A) ​breastfeeding;parenteral feeding
B) ​parenteral feeding;breastfeeding
C) ​enteral feeding;parenteral feeding
D) ​parenteral feeding;enteral feeding
E) ​enteral feeding;breastfeeding

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Very preterm infants require parenteral feeding initially as they may not have fully developed digestive systems and may not be able to tolerate enteral feeding or breastfeeding. Once their condition stabilizes, a slow introduction of enteral feeding is preferred, followed by a transition to breastfeeding if it is deemed suitable for the infant.

​Provision of Adequate Energy and Nutrients to the Very Preterm

Provision of Adequate Energy and Nutrients to the Very Preterm