A newborn who had a surgical repair of a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is started on oral feedings. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the mother about oral feedings?
1. They are better tolerated when larger, but less frequent feedings are offered.
2. They should be offered on a feeding schedule to help the infant accept the feedings more readily.
3. They are best accepted by the infant when offered by the same nurse or by the infant's mother.
4. They are best planned in conjunction with observations of the infant's behavior.
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