192. A 3-month-old infant is admitted with bronchiolitis and is having difficulty feeding due to respiratory distress. What technical nursing intervention is critical for maintaining nutrition and hydration?
A.
Force-feeding the infant.
B.
Offering small, frequent feeds, considering calorie-dense formula, and potentially initiating nasogastric tube feedings if respiratory distress impedes oral intake.
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C.
Avoiding all feeds.
D.
Giving large volumes of formula.
📖 Additional Information
Force-feeding the infant.
Offering small, frequent feeds, considering calorie-dense formula, and potentially initiating nasogastric tube feedings if respiratory distress impedes oral intake.
