Which clinical manifestations should cause the nurse to suspect that a child,diagnosed with a digestive disorder,may be demonstrating signs of failure to thrive?

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One of the clinical manifestations of nonorganic failure to thrive is the child's avoidance of eye contact with the health professional.A malabsorption defect would result in a physiologic problem,not behavioral.Weight (but not height)below the 5th percentile is indicative of failure to thrive.Developmental delays,including social,motor,adaptive,and language,exist.

Which Clinical Manifestations Should Cause the Nurse to Suspect That