A preterm infant is being fed by gavage.What is an important consideration for this infant?

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Nonnutritive sucking during feedings will help the infant associate sucking with food.This can minimize feeding resistance and aversion.Warming the feeding to body temperature is not necessary.The food can be at room temperature.If possible,the infant should be held in a feeding position.The infant should be allowed to become hungry so that the food and nonnutritive sucking are associated with satisfying the hunger.

A Preterm Infant Is Being Fed by Gavage