The mother of a toddler is concerned that her son is not eating ...

[dbose]

The mother of a toddler is concerned that her son is not eating enough, although he has not lost any weight. She tells the nurse that her son used to have a very good appetite, but now does not eat as much as he did a couple of months ago.
 
  What is the best response for the nurse to provide? a. You need to make him eat. At this stage, he is growing too fast to not eat.
  b. I could show you a growth chart, but each child is different so it doesn't mean much.
  c. Toddlers have periods when they aren't growing as fast and they don't need to eat as much.
  d. Make him eat with a spoon and don't feed him snacks. He will be hungrier at meal time.

Question 2

A student nurse is in her community health clinical rotation. She is visiting a family with a new baby. Which of the following statements made by the mother of a 1-month-old infant indicates the need for client education?
 
  a. My baby should double his birth weight by the time he is 6 months old.
  b. I shouldn't give my baby any cow's milk until he is at least a year old.
  c. My baby has been fussy lately; I believe he is probably cutting his teeth.
  d. I shouldn't put my baby on a fluffy pillow to sleep.

[lindahyatt42]

Answer to Question 1

C
Slower growth rates often occur with a decrease in caloric needs and a smaller food intake. Confirming the child's pattern of growth with standard growth charts is reassuring to parents concerned about their toddler's decreased appetite (physiological anorexia). Encourage parents to offer a variety of nutritious foods, in reasonable servings, for mealtime and snacks. Finger foods allow the toddler to be independent.

Answer to Question 2

C
The first tooth to erupt is usually one of the lower central incisors at the average age of 7 months. Most babies have six teeth by their first birthday. Typically infants double their birth weight by 5 to 6 months and triple it by 12 months. Infants should not have any type of cow's milk during the first year because the high protein content may increase the chance of food allergies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants not sleep with a blanket until they are a year old.

[dbose]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[lindahyatt42]

Great! Please up vote