An infant has been diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT)classified according to the pathophysiology of defective utilization.The nurse understands that the reason for the FTT is most likely related to what?
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Hyperthyroidism
C) Congenital infection
D) Breastfeeding problems

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FTT classified according to the pathophysiology of defective utilization is related to a genetic anomaly,congenital infection of metabolic storage disease.Cystic fibrosis would be related to the pathophysiology of inadequate absorption,hyperthyroidism would be related to the pathophysiology of increased metabolism,and breastfeeding problems are related to inadequate caloric intake.

An Infant Has Been Diagnosed with Failure to Thrive (FTT)classified