failure to thrive
Name one of the classifications to DX failure to thrive
What is
• Inadequate calorie intake
• Inadequate absorption
• Increased metabolism
• Defective utilization
How many hours after ingestion, would you see signs of poisoning? (initial period )
What is
30 minutes - 6 hours
What is a classic symptom of celiac disease?
What is
Diarrhea
What are some nursing measures for failure to thrive patient?
What is
• Daily weight
• Calorie count
• Document parents’ relationship with child
• Referrals for follow up
• Community resources – WIC – Parenting classes
How long does it take for iron poisoning to lead to hepatic injury?
What is
• Hepatic Injury – 48-96 hours after ingestion
What is celiac disease?
What is
adverse autoimmune response to a protein in gluten (prolamin protein portion)
Primary disease prevention for failure to thrive would include?
What is
• Primary - Good prenatal care to prevent birth defects which may impact nutrition
What are treatments options for iron poisoning?
What is
• Lavage stomach
• Chelation therapy
Treatment for celiac disease?
What is
Gluten free diet
no wheat, rye, barley
Secondary disease prevention for failure to thrive would include?
What is
• Secondary - Well baby check-ups for early detection
A home care nurse is instructing the parents of a child with iron deficiency anemia regarding the administration of a liquid oral iron supplement. The nurse tells the mother to
What is
Administer the iron through a straw.
due to staining the teeth
Risk factors for celiac disease?
What is
family member with celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, down syndrome, turners syndrome, autoimmune thyroid disease, microscopic colitis, Addison's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis
Tertiary disease prevention for failure to thrive would include what?
What is
• Tertiary - Continued support and follow-up after diagnosis to track progress
• Oral iron supplements are prescribed for the 6year-old child with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which of the following food items?
What is
Tomato juice
for better absorption
How do you DX celiac disease?
What is
serology testing and genetic testing