A mother whose infant is diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT) asks the nurse what causes this condition and how it is treated. What is the nurse's best response?

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FTT (Failure to Thrive) is often related to inadequate nutrition, which can be due to a variety of factors including psychosocial issues such as neglect or poverty, rather than being primarily due to congenital physical problems. This doesn't necessarily imply that the primary caregiver is at fault, as FTT can result from a complex interplay of factors. Hospitalization might be necessary in severe cases but is not the only treatment approach, and FTT can indeed affect development, contradicting the claim that its effects are purely physical.

A Mother Whose Infant Is Diagnosed with Failure to Thrive