Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A primiparous client with a neonate who is 36 hours old asks the nurse, "Why does my baby spit up a small amount of formula after feeding?"┬Ø The nurse explains that the regurgitation is thought to result from which of the following?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
An immature cardiac sphincter in newborns can cause regurgitation of formula.