Author Question: During a home visit, the nurse observes a mother prepare a bottle for an 18-month-old child ... (Read 88 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

During a home visit, the nurse observes a mother prepare a bottle for an 18-month-old child consisting of skim milk. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to base instruction for this mother?

A) Imbalanced nutrition
B) Health-seeking behaviors
C) Delayed growth and development
D) Readiness for enhanced family coping

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess a school-age child in the community clinic. Which action supports the 2020 National Health Goals for growth and development of children?

A) Helping the child with math homework
B) Measuring the child's height and weight
C) Talking about favorite television programs
D) Asking the child to name a favorite subject in school

ebonylittles · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition is appropriate because the child's fat intake should not be restricted up until the age of 2 years. The developing body needs fat to ensure development of the nervous system. The mother using skim milk for the child's bottle does not indicate health-seeking behaviors, delayed growth and development, or readiness for enhanced family coping.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Recognizing normal growth and development patterns of children helps to determine if children are following normal development and when referrals are needed. Nurses are the health care providers who interact with children and measure height and weight, which are used to recognize developmental delays. Helping with homework, talking about television, and identifying favorite subjects in school will not support the 2020 National Health Goals for growth and development of children.