A mother whose infant is diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT) asks the nurse what causes this condition and how it is treated. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Most often, FTT has a psychosocial rather than congenital physical cause."
B) "You and your husband are to blame for your infant's condition."
C) "Your infant will be hospitalized for 2 or 3 days and fed on demand."
D) "The effects of FTT are physical and do not cause developmental delays."
A
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A physiologic problem, such as cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, gastroenteritis, parasites, or congenital heart disease, may cause FTT. More commonly, FTT has a psychosocial rather than a congenital physical cause. Nurses should avoid judgment or blame of family caregivers and recommend family counseling and education. The FTT infant is often hospitalized from 10 to 14 days and fed on demand, at least every 2 to 3 hours. If the resulting weight gain is appropriate, FTT is a definite diagnosis. FTT infants may be passive and withdrawn, and may have developmental delays.
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