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Marty

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Which of the following statements regarding failure to thrive is true?
 
  1. Height or weight is less than 3 to 5 for age on more than one occasion.
   2. Failure to thrive is always caused by child abuse or poor parenting.
   3. Height or weight falling two major percentile lines on the NCHS growth charts is indicative of failure to thrive.
   4. Smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy are linked to failure to thrive.

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The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed diabetic patient about the importance of exercise and physical activity. The nurse knows that prior to exercise or physical activity; the child should:
 
  1. Administer an extra dose of insulin.
   2. Decrease the amount of fluids prior to exercise.
   3. Restrict exercise to non-contact sports.
   4. Eat an extra protein and complex carbohydrate snack.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. Does not give a measurement of what 3 to 5 is based on.
2. Can have an organic cause
3. The NCHS growth charts give a developmental curve for tracking the child's growth in order for the diagnosis to occur.
4. Failure to thrive occurs after birth.

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1. Extra insulin is not indicated prior to exercise or physical activity.
2. Maintaining hydration is important during sports and will help eliminate dehydration.
3. Patients with T1 DM are not limited to any type of exercise or sport unless they have a physical disability and have been advised by a physician.
4. Physical exercise in patients with Type 1 DM will decrease blood glucose levels and is a key element to include in the lifestyle of patients who have hyperglycemia. However, due to the decrease in blood glucose levels during exercise or team sports, the child must add an additional complex carbohydrate and protein snack to help the body maintain glucose levels during exercise. Maintaining hydration is important during sports and will help eliminate dehydration. Patients with T1 DM are not limited to any type of exercise or sport unless they have a physical disability and have been advised by a physician. Extra insulin is not indicated prior to exercise or physical activity.


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