The Parents of an Infant with Recurrent Seizures Are Interested

question 5

Multiple Choice

The parents of an infant with recurrent seizures are interested in starting amino acid therapy for their child. The father says, "After all, amino acids are natural; it couldn't hurt to give this a try." The nurse should consider which complications of this therapy when formulating a response?

• A) Allergic reactions to the product
• B) Cardiac changes such as palpitations
• C) Neurological effects such as dizziness and lack of coordination
• D) Gastrointestinal effects such as decreased weight gain
• E) Failure to thrive.