The nurse is weighing an underweight infant diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT) and notes that the baby does not make eye contact and is less active than the other infants. What would be a probable cause for the FTT related to the infant's body language?

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The lack of eye contact and decreased activity in an infant, especially when combined with failure to thrive (FTT), can be indicative of neglect or abuse, including maternal abuse. These behavioral signs suggest a possible lack of nurturing or emotional neglect, which can contribute to FTT.

The Nurse Is Weighing an Underweight Infant Diagnosed with Failure