NCLEX-RN · Question #145
A 6-month-old infant has developmental delays. His weight falls below the 5th percentile when plotted on a growth chart. A diagnosis of failure to thrive is made. What behaviors might indicate the…
The correct answer is B. Uncomforted by touch, refuses bottle. (A) Normal infant attachment behaviors include responding to touch and wanting to be held. (B) Maternal deprivation behaviors include poor feeding, stiffening and refusal to eat, and inconsistencies in responsiveness. (C) Attachment behavior includes maintaining eye contact…
Question
A 6-month-old infant has developmental delays. His weight falls below the 5th percentile when plotted on a growth chart. A diagnosis of failure to thrive is made. What behaviors might indicate the possibility of maternal deprivation?
Options
- AResponsive to touch, wants to be held
- BUncomforted by touch, refuses bottle
- CMaintains eye-to-eye contact
- DFinicky eater, easily pacified, cuddly
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A4% (1)
- B79% (22)
- C11% (3)
- D7% (2)
Explanation
(A) Normal infant attachment behaviors include responding to touch and wanting to be held. (B) Maternal deprivation behaviors include poor feeding, stiffening and refusal to eat, and inconsistencies in responsiveness. (C) Attachment behavior includes maintaining eye contact. (D) Maternal deprivation behaviors include displeasure with touch and physical contact.
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