Which is the primary treatment for hypoglycemia in newborns with feeding intolerance?
A) Oral glucose feedings
B) Intravenous (IV) infusion of glucose
C) Short-term insulin therapy
D) Feedings (formula or breast milk) at least every 2 hours

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IV infusions of glucose are indicated when the glucose level is very low and when feedings are not tolerated. Early feedings in the normoglycemic newborn are preventive. When the newborn is unable to tolerate feedings or the blood glucose level has become extremely low, then IV infusions are indicated. Insulin administration will further depress the blood glucose level. Feedings can be preventive. The child may not be able to tolerate this frequency.

Which Is the Primary Treatment for Hypoglycemia in Newborns with Feeding