GI

Question 1

What is organic failure to thrive?

Answer 1

organic in nature- a physical reason why they are not thriving, the machinery is not working

Question 2

What is Non-organic failure to thrive?

Answer 2

Non-organic - the body is not getting what it needs
ex. lack of formula, lack of touch
contributing factors are -
inadequate care giving- drug use, mental illness
poverty
inadequate knowledge

Question 3

Definition of idiopathic

Answer 3

unknown cause of a disease

Question 4

Definition of failure to thrive

Answer 4

Height and weight less than 5% for age

persistent deviation from the growth chart curve

Question 5

Nursing Interventions for failure to thrive

Answer 5

organic- multidisciplinary team to catch up growth

non-organic- treat underlying cause, education

Question 6

Teaching for failure to thrive

Answer 6

feeding-
constant caregiver- nurse
quiet place
be calm but persistent
follow a structured routine
watch for cues from the child
be face to face with the child and talk to them while feeding
introduce new foods slowly

teach parents how to do I & O at home

Question 7

What do we teach for I & O’s

Answer 7

maintenance fluid amount
100 ml per kg 1st 10 Kg
50 ml per Kg next 10 Kg
20 ml per Kg remaining Kg

When do they need more?
When do they need less?

Output expectations
1 to 2 ml per kg per hour

Keep a record of what you give them and what comes out, weigh diaper - 1 gram = 1 ml
See fluid balance cards for more info