The nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with nonorganic failure to thrive. Which action should be included in the plan of care for the infant?
a. Requiring the parents to attend a community support group prior to discharge
b. Reporting the parents to social services for suspected abuse
c. Weighing the unclothed infant at the same time every day
d. Suggesting to the infant's mother to continue to try to feed the infant even when the infant is crying
Ans: c. Weighing the unclothed infant at the same time every day
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