Which nursing interventions will be implemented for the mother of ...

[jessicacav]

Which nursing interventions will be implemented for the mother of a 10-month-old infant with nonorganic failure to thrive?
 
  a. Pointing out errors that the nurse observes when the mother is caring for the infant
  b. Discussing negative characteristics of the infant with the mother
  c. Having the nurse provide as much of the infant's care as possible
  d. Teaching the mother about the developmental milestones to expect in the next few months

Question 2

What would the nurse expect to find in a child admitted to the hospital for nonorganic failure to thrive?
 
  a. Cry to be picked up
  b. Be limp like a rag doll
  c. Be responsive to cuddling
  d. Weigh in the 10th percentile for age

[bookworm410]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse can increase parent's knowledge of growth and development by providing anticipatory guidance about normal developmental milestones.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Some children with failure to thrive have rag-doll limpness (hypotonia) and appear wary of their caregivers.

[jessicacav]

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