The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who is diagnosed ...

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The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who is diagnosed with rumination disorder. For which additional health problems should the nurse plan to assess this patient?
 
  A) Cardiac disorders
  B) Respiratory problems
  C) Cognitive development
  D) Urinary tract malformation

Question 2

The community health nurse is working with the school district to provide an educational program on the 2020 National Health Goals to address cognitive and mental health disorders in children.
 
  Which topics should the nurse emphasize in this program? (Select all that apply.) A) Stress-reduction techniques
  B) Manifestations of stress in children
  C) Recognizing depression in children
  D) Strategies for oppositional behavior
  E) Nutrition and adequate weight gain

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
A rumination disorder is the act of regurgitating and then reswallowing previously digested food. Even though it is rare, it usually affects infants between the ages of 3 and 12 months and is seen most often in children who are cognitively challenged. Rumination disorder is not associated with cardiac, respiratory, or urinary tract problems.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Nurses can help the nation achieve the 2020 National Health Goals to address cognitive and mental health disorders in children by educating parents about nutrition and inadequate weight gain; educating families about ways to reduce stress; and identifying children in school and health care settings who demonstrate a high level of stress, depression, or other symptoms of mental illness.