The nurse caring for a 9-month-old child with a mixed-type congenital heart defect who is also diagnosed as physiologic failure to thrive assesses that this size deficit is most likely due to:
a. Inadequate systemic circulation related to the heart defect
b. Inability to metabolize nutrients
c. Inadequate intake related to the child trying to nurse and breathe at the same time
d. Inappropriate types of formula offered to the infant
C
These children fail to thrive because they have difficulty feeding as they try to nurse and breathe. Children become fatigued with the effort and stop nursing.
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A) adding two servings of milk or dairy, to meet additional caloric and calcium needs. B) avoiding dried peas, beans, and other gas-forming foods. C) adding about 500 extra calories daily during the pregnancy. D) using fruits and vegetables to provide one-half of the total daily calories.
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