A 6-month-old infant is underweight and not meeting developmental goals. Based upon this information, which prescription by the healthcare provider does the nurse anticipate?
A) Speech therapy
B) Physical therapy to promote development
C) Growth hormone
D) An assessment by child protective services
Answer: B
The physical therapist will assess the infant's developmental level and work with the parents to help the child attain milestones. The physician will look for a physical reason for failure to thrive, assess the parents' understanding of proper nutrition for the infant, and assess for signs of abuse and neglect. Child protective services would not be contacted unless abuse and neglect were suspected. Speech therapy may be ordered if the child has sucking and swallowing issues, but no evidence of those issues is provided. Prescribing growth hormone is inappropriate before laboratory studies have been obtained.
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