A 12-month-old infant has been diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT).Which assessment findings does the nurse expect to be documented with this infant?
A) Fear of strangers
B) Minimal smiling
C) Avoidance of eye contact
D) Meeting developmental milestones
E) Wide-eyed gaze and continual scan of the environment

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Signs and symptoms of FTT include minimal smiling,avoidance of eye contact,and a wide-eyed gaze and continual scan of the environment ("radar gaze").There is no fear of strangers,and there are developmental delays,including social,motor,adaptive,and language.

A 12-Month-Old Infant Has Been Diagnosed with Failure to Thrive