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An 8-month-old infant has oral motor deficits secondary to severe hypotonia. Currently, the parent feeds the infant thickened formula from a bottle with an adapted nipple, but the parent reports the infant continues to have difficulty swallowing. What action should the OR take in response to this report?

          An 8-month-old infant has oral motor deficits secondary to severe hypotonia. Currently, the parent feeds the infant thickened formula from a bottle with an adapted nipple, but the parent reports the infant continues to have difficulty swallowing. What action should the OR take in response to this report?
        
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An 8-month-old infant has oral motor deficits secondary to severe hypotonia. Currently, the parent feeds the infant thickened formula from a bottle with an adapted nipple, but the parent reports the infant continues to have difficulty swallowing. What action should the OR take in response to this report?
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