Author Question: The nurse is caring for a child with intellectual deficits who is diagnosed with failure to thrive ... (Read 87 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a child with intellectual deficits who is diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT). The family is expressing difficulty with managing the child's care needs. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this situation?

A) Impaired Parenting related to poor parenting skills
B) Dysfunctional Family Processes related to a child with mental retardation
C) Hopelessness related to terminal condition of the child
D) Compromised Family Coping related to the child's developmental variations

Question 2

During a home visit, the nurse suspects that a newborn is at risk for failure to thrive (FTT). Which statement by the child's mother support the nurse's suspicions?

A) I do not like to cook.
B) I need help learning to breastfeed my baby.
C) I have a glass of wine with dinner once a week.
D) I stopped taking Wellbutrin because I was concerned about it affecting my baby.

micaelaswann · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

The family's ability to cope is compromised by the child's developmental variations, but the family is not dysfunctional. Hopelessness and Impaired Parenting are not appropriate in the given situation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

The mother who is taking Wellbutrin is most likely experiencing depression and anxiety, which may interfere with her interacting appropriately with her infant and puts the child at risk for failure to thrive. A glass of wine once a week is appropriate. The mother's aversion to cooking will not affect the infant. Needing help with breastfeeding is normal for a first-time mother.