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Question Answered step-by-step Client ProfileTimothy is an 11-month-old infant who lives with his 16-year-old mother and his grandmother in an urban apartment. His mother, Felicia, has stayed home with Timothy since his birth, but plans to return to school next month. His grandmother works 12-hour shifts to support her daughter and grandson. Because of her mother’s work schedule, Felicia has little guidance at home. Felicia and her mother bring Timothy to the clinic for his first visit because he needs a physical and “shots” so he can be enrolled in daycare when Felicia returns to school next month.Case StudyWhile taking his history, the nurse finds that Timothy has generalized weakness and has muscle wasting. His weight falls within the 5th percentile for his height and age. The nurse notes that Timothy has not received his 2-, 4-, or 6-month immunizations. Felicia tells the nurse that she didn’t know he needed shots until she and her mother tried to enroll him in daycare. She further tells the nurse that when Timothy cries, she feeds him but he usually only drinks “half a bottle” of milk at each feeding. She feeds him table food when he is up at a time that she is eating. Felicia tells the nurse that Timothy is a “good baby” who doesn’t cry much and sleeps most of the time. He sits up by himself but hasn’t started crawling. Felicia keeps him in his playpen when he is awake and he reaches and grasps objects with the palms of his hands on his BusyBox. He says “mama” and “bye-bye.” Felicia says that she doesn’t hold Timothy much “because I don’t want to spoil him.”6.  What are Timothy’s risk factors for failure to thrive (FTT)?7.  Timothy is diagnosed with nonorganic FTT. How does this diagnosis impact his growth and development?8.  What are the top priorities of care for Timothy? Provide at least 2 nursing diagnoses.9.  Identify what types of toys would be appropriate for this 11-month old child.10. Discuss the teaching priorities for Felicia prior to taking Timothy home from the clinic. Health Science Science Nursing PEDS NUR254 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)