What may a clinical manifestations of failure to thrive (FTT) in ...

[CBme]

What may a clinical manifestations of failure to thrive (FTT) in a 13-month-old include?
 
  a. Irregularity in activities of daily living
  b. Preferring solid food to milk or formula
  c. Weight that is at or below the 10th percentile
  d. Appropriate achievement of developmental landmarks

Question 2

The parent of an infant with colic tells the nurse, All this baby does is scream at me; it is a constant worry. What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Encourage the parent to verbalize feelings.
  b. Encourage the parent not to worry so much.
  c. Assess the parent for other signs of inadequate parenting.
  d. Reassure the parent that colic rarely lasts past age 9 months.

[cupcake16]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
One of the clinical manifestations of children with FTT is irregularity or low rhythmicity in activities of daily living. Children with FTT often refuse to switch from liquids to solid foods. Weight below the fifth percentile is indicative of FTT. Developmental delays, including social, motor, adaptive, and language, exist.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Colic is multifactorial, and no single treatment is effective for all infants. The parent is verbalizing concern and worry. The nurse should allow the parent to put these feelings into words. An empathetic, gentle, and reassuring attitude, in addition to suggestions about remedies, will help alleviate the parent's anxiety. The nurse should reassure the parent that he or she is not doing anything wrong. The infant with colic is experiencing spasmodic pain that is manifested by loud crying, in some cases up to 3 hours each day. Telling the parent that it will eventually go away does not help him or her through the current situation.

[CBme]

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[cupcake16]

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