During a home visit, the nurse suspects that a newborn is at risk for failure to thrive (FTT). Which statement by the child's mother supports this assessment?
A)"I do not like to cook."
B)"I needed help at first learning to breastfeed my baby."
C)"I have a glass of wine with dinner once a week."
D)"I have been feeling depressed for the past several weeks."

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A)The mother who is depressed and anxious may not be interacting appropriately with her infant and puts the child at risk for failure to thrive. A glass of wine once a week is appropriate. The mother's aversion to cooking will not affect the infant. Needing help with breastfeeding is normal for a first-time mother.
B)The mother who is depressed and anxious may not be interacting appropriately with her infant and puts the child at risk for failure to thrive. A glass of wine once a week is appropriate. The mother's aversion to cooking will not affect the infant. Needing help with breastfeeding is normal for a first-time mother.
C)The mother who is depressed and anxious may not be interacting appropriately with her infant and puts the child at risk for failure to thrive. A glass of wine once a week is appropriate. The mother's aversion to cooking will not affect the infant. Needing help with breastfeeding is normal for a first-time mother.
D)The mother who is depressed and anxious may not be interacting appropriately with her infant and puts the child at risk for failure to thrive. A glass of wine once a week is appropriate. The mother's aversion to cooking will not affect the infant. Needing help with breastfeeding is normal for a first-time mother.

During a Home Visit, the Nurse Suspects That a Newborn