A Young Child Exhibits a Persistent Failure to Eat Adequately

question 93

Multiple Choice

A young child exhibits a persistent failure to eat adequately that results in the child's failure to gain weight. This child would likely receive a diagnosis of

• A)rumination disorder.
• B)pica.
• C)infantile anorexia.
• D)feeding disorder of infancy or early childhood.

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Definitions:

Child Abuse

Any act by a parent, guardian, or other caretakers that results in potential harm, injury, or emotional damage to a child.

Emergency Department

The part of a hospital responsible for providing rapid medical and surgical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries.

Bruises

Marks on the skin resulting from injury caused by impact or pressure, which leads to bleeding under the skin without breaking the skin surface.

Cycle of Violence

A pattern of behavior in an abusive relationship that includes episodes of violent and non-violent behavior, which repeat themselves in a cyclical manner.