The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Assessing a Toddler

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is assessing a toddler whose
weight and body mass index (BMI) are below the 3rd percentile for age. The nurse practitioner learns that the child does not have regular mealtimes and is allowed to carry a bottle of juice around at all times. The nurse practitioner plans to work with this family to develop improved meal patterns. Which diagnosis will the nurse practitioner use for this problem?

A) Failure to thrive
B) Home care resources inadequate
C) Nutrition alteration - less than required
D) Parenting alteration