The nurse visits the foster home of a newborn with failure to thrive syndrome. Which observation indicates a successful outcome for this child's care?
A) Birth mother has stopped visiting the child.
B) Birth father comes by the home to bring toys.
C) Child eagerly takes a bottle and is gaining weight.
D) Child is crying and has bruises over the lower legs.
C
Feedback:
A successful outcome for the care of a child with failure to thrive syndrome would be that the child shows interest in bottle feedings and begins to gain weight. The child crying and having bruises over the legs could indicate physical abuse or another medical problem. The mother not visiting the child indicates ongoing psychological issues with the mother bonding with the child. The father bringing toys does not indicate that the care of the child has been successful. The father's bonding with the child cannot be determined by this action of bringing toys.
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