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
ANS: D
The nurse can increase parent's knowledge of growth and development by providing anticipatory guidance about normal developmental milestones.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word