A nurse in a community clinic assesses children for signs of failure to thrive (FTT). Which child's assessment finding is most concerning to this nurse?
A.
Child's parent asking questions about feeding
B.
Mother demonstrating improper burping technique
C.
Weight for age and sex at the 4th percentile
D.
Weight for length at 86% of ideal weight
ANS: C
No specific diagnostic tests exist for failure to thrive (FTT); however, there are several assessment criteria that can be used to identify children at risk for FTT. One such criterion is weight for age and sex below the 5th percentile. Asking questions about feeding is appropriate. Demonstrating improper burping technique creates an opportunity for teaching the correct process. Improper burping combined with other risk factors may be a concern. Weight for length less than the 85th percentile of ideal weight is a concern, so this child has a normal weight-for-length finding.
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