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Charlie

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A 6-month-old infant is underweight and not meeting developmental goals. Based upon this information, which prescription by the healthcare provider does the nurse anticipate?
 
  A) Speech therapy
  B) Physical therapy to promote development
  C) Growth hormone
  D) An assessment by child protective services

Question 2

The parents of an infant report that the baby is fussy all of the time and does not eat or sleep well. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A) Giving the baby medicine for colic
  B) Drawing blood for laboratory work
  C) Feeding the baby
  D) Observing the interactions between the parents and the infant


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mistyjohnson

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

The physical therapist will assess the infant's developmental level and work with the parents to help the child attain milestones. The physician will look for a physical reason for failure to thrive, assess the parents' understanding of proper nutrition for the infant, and assess for signs of abuse and neglect. Child protective services would not be contacted unless abuse and neglect were suspected. Speech therapy may be ordered if the child has sucking and swallowing issues, but no evidence of those issues is provided. Prescribing growth hormone is inappropriate before laboratory studies have been obtained.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Because the parents' complaints are possibly related to an infant who has symptoms of failure to thrive, the nurse would assess the relationship and interactions between the infant and the parents. Assessment is the priority, not feeding the baby. The physician orders labs and medications.


Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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