The home health nurse instructs a young single mother that the ...

[sjones]

The home health nurse instructs a young single mother that the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutritious foods for children up to:
 
  a. 5 years of age
  b. 7 years of age
  c. 8 years of age
  d. 9 years of age

Question 2

The nurse caring for a 9-month-old child with a mixed-type congenital heart defect who is also diagnosed as physiologic failure to thrive assesses that this size deficit is most likely due to:
 
  a. Inadequate systemic circulation related to the heart defect
  b. Inability to metabolize nutrients
  c. Inadequate intake related to the child trying to nurse and breathe at the same time
  d. Inappropriate types of formula offered to the infant

[kilada]

Answer to Question 1

A
WIC offers supplemental nutritious foods to qualified clients for children up to 5 years of age.

Answer to Question 2

C
These children fail to thrive because they have difficulty feeding as they try to nurse and breathe. Children become fatigued with the effort and stop nursing.