On day 3 of life,a newborn continues to require 100% oxygen by nasal cannula.The parents ask if they can hold their infant during his next gavage feeding.Given that this newborn is physiologically stable,what is the basis for the nurse's response?
A) Parents are not allowed to hold infants who depend on oxygen.
B) Parents may only hold their baby's hand during the feeding.
C) Feedings cause more physiological stress,so the baby must be closely monitored and should not be held by parents.
D) Parents are encouraged to hold their baby during the feeding.

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Parents are encouraged to hold their baby during the feeding;this is an accurate basis for the nurse's response to the parents' question.Parental interaction via holding should be encouraged during gavage feedings so that the infant will associate the feeding with positive interactions.Nasal cannula oxygen therapy allows for easier feedings and psychosocial interactions.The parents can swaddle the infant during gavage feedings to help the infant associate the feeding with positive interactions.Some parents like to do kangaroo care while gavage feeding their infant.Swaddling or kangaroo care during feedings provides positive interactions for the infant.

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