A nurse is planning to collect data from an 11-month-old infant who has failure to thrive. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Weight above the 10th percentile would not be expected in an infant with failure to thrive. Infants with failure to thrive typically exhibit weight below the 5th percentile due to insufficient caloric intake or absorption. B. Making eye contact with others is a normal developmental milestone at 11 months and would not be expected to be impaired in a child with failure to thrive. C. Poor muscle tone is a common finding in infants with failure to thrive, as malnutrition and inadequate nourishment can affect the development of muscle strength and coordination. D. Stranger anxiety is a typical developmental stage at 11 months, but it is not associated with failure to thrive. Infants with failure to thrive may exhibit developmental delays, but stranger anxiety is not a primary concern.