The parents of an infant with recurrent seizures are interested in starting amino acid therapy for their child. The father says, "After all, amino acids are natural; it couldn't hurt to give this a try." The nurse should consider which complications of this therapy when formulating a response? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard
Text: Select all that apply.
1. Allergic reactions to the product
2. Cardiac changes such as palpitations
3. Neurological effects such as dizziness and lack of coordination
4. Gastrointestinal effects such as decreased weight gain
5. Failure to thrive.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Allergic reactions to amino acids are not uncommon.
Rationale 2: Irregular heartbeat may occur in response to this therapy.
Rationale 3: Neurological effects of amino acid therapy include drowsiness, dizziness, and problems with coordination.
Rationale 4: Decreased weight gain may occur but is not likely to be a direct result of amino acid therapy.
Rationale 5: There is no evidence that amino acid therapy results in failure to thrive.
Global Rationale: Allergic reactions to amino acids are not uncommon. Irregular heartbeat may occur in response to this therapy. Neurological effects of amino acid therapy include drowsiness, dizziness, and problems with coordination. Decreased weight gain may occur but is not likely to be a direct result of amino acid therapy. There is no evidence that amino acid therapy results in failure to thrive.
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