The Nurse Explains That a 4-Day-Old Infant Born at 33

The nurse explains that a 4-day-old infant born at 33 weeks of gestation may need to be fed by gavage during the first few days of life because the infant:

A) Often has a very weak or absent sucking or swallowing reflex
B) Is unable to digest food properly
C) Refuses to take formula by mouth
D) Needs a larger quantity of formula at each feeding