A nurse is assessing an 11-month-old infant, and notes that the infant's height and weight are at the 5th percentile on the growth chart; the infant was previously plotted at the 25th percentile. Psychosocial history reveals that the parents are separated and are planning to divorce. Which is the priority when planning this infant's care?
1. Parental anxiety
2. Risk for failure to thrive
3. Excessive nutritional intake
4. Risk for injury
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Explanation:
1. While parental anxiety due to the situation may be occurring, this is not the priority when planning this infant's care.
2. This infant's growth curve indicates poor growth which places the infant at risk for failure to thrive.
3. Since height and weight are at the 5th percentile, there is no indication of increased nutritional intake.
4. While the infant may be at a risk for injury, the priority is risk for failure to thrive.
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