Physiologic sequelae of prematurity: the nurse practitioner's role. Part VI. Feeding difficulties and growth failure. (Prevention, intervention, parent teaching, and complications).
Feeding difficulties and growth failure are common problems of the premature infant who has been in a neonatal intensive care unit. This article, the sixth in a series, discusses the prevention, intervention, and parent teaching necessary to assist parents in coping and dealing with feeding problems in their premature infant.
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D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007587:Job Description; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000592:standards*; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D010347:Patient Care Planning