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armygirl

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A registered dietitian working for the Early Intervention Program meet a family whose first baby was born with Down syndrome. They have been feeding their infant St. John's wort, a herbal remedy they feel will cure or improve mental functioning in their child. What would be important information for the dietitian to counsel and teach the family?

Question 2

Which of the following nursing diagnoses has a nutritional implication?
 
 a. feeding self-care deficit
  b. impaired verbal communication
  c. bowel incontinence
  d. sleep deprivation



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meganlapinski

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Answer to Question 1

Down syndrome, for example, is a disorder for which nutritional supplementation has been marketed to parents. No specific nutrients, combinations of nutrients, or herbal remedies have been shown to improve the intellectual functioning of individuals with Down syndrome. The National Down Syndrome Society (www.ndss.org) cautions parents about the ineffectiveness of nutrient and herbal supplements to discourage their use, but interest continues. It is important for care providers to be encouraged to discuss with a trusted health professional whatever supplements or over-the-counter products are of interest before giving them to young children

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armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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:D TYSM

 

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