A nurse is collecting data from the guardian of a toddler during a well-child visit. The guardian expresses concern to the nurse because his child has a poor appetite, but drinks a quart of milk each day.
The nurse should identify that this practice places the toddler at risk for which of the following conditions?
Celiac disease
Lactose intolerance
Acute renal failure
Iron-deficiency anemia
The Correct Answer is D
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
The nurse should include the instruction to "verify the identity of anyone who wants to remove your baby from the room" in the teaching about security procedures. It is important for parents to be vigilant and ensure that only authorized personnel have access to their baby.
Option b is incorrect because it may not be safe for the parent to leave their baby unattended in their room while they walk in the hallway.
Option c is incorrect because newborns typically have two identification bands, one on their arm and one on their leg.
Option d is incorrect because parents should not leave the unit with their baby without proper authorization and discharge procedures.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Delayed gastric emptying can cause diarrhea in a client with a gastrostomy tube.
The other options are not likely causes of diarrhea.
a) A slow formula infusion rate (option would not cause diarrhea.
b) Giving formula immediately following removal from the refrigerator (option b) may cause discomfort but not diarrhea.
c) A partially obstructed feeding tube (option c) would slow down the infusion rate and would not cause diarrhea.
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