The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who is diagnosed with rumination disorder. For which additional health problems should the nurse plan to assess this patient?
A) Cardiac disorders
B) Respiratory problems
C) Cognitive development
D) Urinary tract malformation
C
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A rumination disorder is the act of regurgitating and then reswallowing previously digested food. Even though it is rare, it usually affects infants between the ages of 3 and 12 months and is seen most often in children who are cognitively challenged. Rumination disorder is not associated with cardiac, respiratory, or urinary tract problems.
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